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Informationen zum Autor Richard Wagner was a German composer and conductor of the 19th century. He was born in Leipzig in 1813 and began studying music at a young age. He later moved to Dresden, where he worked as a conductor and composer. Wagner is best known for his operas, which include Tristan and Isolde, The Ring of the Nibelung, and Parsifal. He was a controversial figure during his lifetime due to his unorthodox views on music and his involvement in revolutionary politics. Wagner was also a prolific writer and commentator on music, art, and politics. In addition to his autobiography, My Life, he wrote several essays on music theory and aesthetics. He is credited with developing the concept of Gesamtkunstwerk, or "total artwork," which incorporates music, drama, and visual elements into a unified whole. Klappentext In My Life, Vol. 1, renowned composer Richard Wagner offers an intimate autobiographical account of his early years, chronicling his journey from a young, aspiring musician to a celebrated figure in the world of opera. The volume provides insights into Wagner's creative process, personal struggles, and the artistic and political environment of 19th-century Europe. This facsimile reprint captures the original text, offering readers a unique glimpse into the mind of one of music's most influential and controversial figures.
