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Richard Wagner referred to his conception of Opera as "Gesamtkunstwerk", or "total work of art". This idea is the synthesis of visual, musical, dramatic, and poetic art forms.
This is best shown in his Der Ring des Nibelungen or The Ring of the Nibelung which consists of 4 operas. Das Rheingold - The Rhinegold, Die Walküre - The Valkyrie, Siegfried and Götterdämmerung - Twilight of the Gods.
He took nearly 26 years writing the text and composing the music for this nearly 16 hours of musical drama. He made extensive use of 'Leitmotif' for virtually every character.
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What was wagners conception of opera known as?
Music Drama
What was Wagners last opera called?
Parsifal
Who is Siegmund in Wagners opera die Walkure?
Siegmund, whose name means "victory protector or shield, is Sieglinde's brother and lover
Then an alley is known as the first opera kid what kind?
Rock Opera
Can you describe Wagners influence on opera?
Wagner created "music drama," which meant to combine all of the arts into one unified operatic form. He also changed the concert experience by dimming the lights in the audience for the first time.
What was wagners conception of opera known as?
Music Drama
What was Wagners last opera called?
Parsifal
Who is Siegmund in Wagners opera die Walkure?
Siegmund, whose name means "victory protector or shield, is Sieglinde's brother and lover
Music drama is best described as?
Wagner's conception of opera
What has the author Petra-Hildegard Wilberg written?
Petra-Hildegard Wilberg has written: 'Richard Wagners mythische Welt' -- subject(s): Opera, Music and mythology
What was Honus Wagners' real name?
Honus-John Peter Wagner. He was known as the "Flying Dutchman".
Is conception also known as implantation?
No
Where in Australia is the opera house?
The Opera House is known as the Sydney Opera House; therefore, it is in Sydney.
What language are Wagners operas in?
German.
Which Opera was written by George Bizet?
Best known for his opera, Carmen.
Then an alley is known as the first opera kid what kind?
Rock Opera
Can you describe Wagners influence on opera?
Wagner created "music drama," which meant to combine all of the arts into one unified operatic form. He also changed the concert experience by dimming the lights in the audience for the first time.
