Wilhelm Richard Wagner (/ ˈvɑːɡnər / VAHG-nər; [1][2] German: [ˈvɪlˌhɛlm ˈʁɪçaʁt ˈvaːɡnɐ] ⓘ; 22 May 1813 – 13 February 1883) was a German composer, theatre director, essayist, and …

Come see our National Historic Landmark building and historic museum of over 100,000 natural history specimens. The collection includes rocks, minerals, fossils, taxidermy animals, …

6 days ago · Richard Wagner, German dramatic composer and theorist whose operas and music had a revolutionary influence on the course of Western music, either by extension of his …

May 22, 2025 · Discover our selection of the best Wagner works featuring 10 masterpieces including ‘The Ring Cycle’ and ‘Tristan Und Isolde’. Richard Wagner’s radical works sent …

Aug 22, 2025 · Discover the key moments from the life and work of the opinion-dividing dramaturge, notorious opera composer Richard Wagner. Few composers in history have had …

Perfect for moments of introspection, creative inspiration, or simply basking in the timeless beauty of classical music, this compilation showcases the very best of Wagner’s genius.

Richard Wagner (1813–1883) was a German composer, conductor and theatre director who was primarily known for his operas. His operas like the ‘Ring Cycle’ and Tristan and Isolde make …

This simple classical building was built in 1859-1865 to serve the remarkable institution founded by William Wagner (1796-1885), merchant, philanthropist, and amateur scientist.

Following an uprising in March 1849, Wagner fled to Zurich, where he began to work on the libretto of his multi-opera Ring Cycle; he composed his opera " Tristan and Isolde," about two …

Throughout the writing of his next opera, Lohengrin, Wagner read and re-read the classics voraciously... Wagner's technically challenging works always proved difficult for the average …