World and Revolution of Richard Wagner

Richard Wagner is one of the most beloved and undeniably controversial figures in classical music history. Learn more about his worldview, philosophies, and the creation of his music dramas, including the Ring cycle, in "The World and Revolution of Richard Wagner."
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"No seeker after Truth of the nineteenth century strove, his whole life long, more honestly and sincerely to discover answers to the world-riddles than Richard Wagner." Rudolf Steiner, 'Richard Wagner and Mysticism,' lecture Berlin March 28th, 1907

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Thanks for this great video 👍

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Can't you make the program louder?

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A dead end for classical music. It started with Wagner and ended in the KZ.