Top Ten Facts About Richard Wagner

The Top Ten

1 His most popular composition is ride of the valykries.

2 He was a member of the Saxon student fraternity at Leipzig university.

3 His influence spread too conducting, philosophy, the visual arts, and theater.

4 He was born on May 22, 1813.

5 He was Anti-Semitic

6 His music included complex textures, rich harmonies, and orchestration.

7 He was born in Leipzig, Germany and was baptized at St. Thomas church.

8 He was put in exile before.

9 He wrote romantic operas, music dramas, and non operatic music.

10 He was Adolf Hitler's favorite music artist, and his music was used at many nazi events.

The Contenders

11 A Russian PMC was reportedly named after him

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