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“The most tremendous genius raised Mozart above all masters, in all centuries and in all the arts.”

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Richard Wagner
Richard Wagner

Richard Wagner, a German composer, was born on May 22, 1813, in Leipzig and died on February 13, 1883, in Venice. He is one of the most important composers of the Romantic era, known for his grand opera works such as 'The Ring of the Nibelung' and 'Tristan and Isolde'. Wagner's musical theories have had a profound impact on subsequent composers. more

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