richard wagner

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Definition

Proper noun A 19th-century German composer, theatre director, polemicist, and conductor who is primarily known for his groundbreaking operas (which he termed "music dramas"). He revolutionized Western music through his complex system of leitmotifs (recurring musical themes associated with characters, places, ideas, or emotions) and his concept of the Gesamtkunstwerk (total work of art), which sought to synthesize poetry, visual arts, music, and theatrical performance.

Usage Examples
  • As the subject of a sentence: composed some of the most influential and ambitious works in the operatic repertoire.
  • In a possessive or descriptive context: The orchestra performed "Ride of the Valkyries." / The Festival in Bayreuth continues to draw audiences from around the world.
  • In historical or artistic discussion: The harmonic language of had a profound impact on later composers.
Advanced Usage
  • "Wagnerian" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Richard Wagner, his music, or his dramatic style, often implying something epic, grandiose, or emotionally intense.
    • The director's vision for the film was truly Wagnerian in its scale and emotional power.
  • In academic/critical contexts: The term is used to discuss specific concepts he developed, such as the "Wagnerian leitmotif" or the "Wagnerian music drama," distinguishing his works from traditional opera.
Variants and Related Words
  • Wagnerian (adj/n): Of, relating to, or characteristic of Richard Wagner or his music; also, a devotee of his works.
  • Bayreuth (proper noun): The German town where Wagner built his own festival theatre (); the annual Bayreuth Festival is dedicated to performing his works.
Synonyms
  • The Master of Bayreuth: A common epithet referencing his festival theatre and his central role in its creation.
  • The composer of The Ring Cycle: A reference to his monumental four-opera cycle, .
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • "A Wagnerian length/scale": Used to describe something of extraordinary duration or monumental scope, often humorously.
    • The board meeting achieved a Wagnerian length, lasting over six hours.
  • "A Wagnerian drama": Can describe a real-life situation marked by extreme passion, conflict, and high stakes, reminiscent of the plots of his operas.
Noun
  1. German composer of operas and inventor of the musical drama in which drama and spectacle and music are fused (1813-1883)

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