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Quote by Richard Wagner

“Many's the man/ who thought himself wise/ but what he needed/ he did not know.”

Quote by Richard Wagner

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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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