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Music 1010

Music 1010. Semester Presentation. Wilhelm Richard Wagner. Born May 22, 1813 in Leipzig, Germany. German composer, conductor, and theatre director. Wagner. Unique in the fact that not only did he write the music for his stage works, he also wrote the text for them.

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Music 1010

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  1. Music 1010 Semester Presentation

  2. Wilhelm Richard Wagner • Born May 22, 1813 in Leipzig, Germany • German composer, conductor, and theatre director

  3. Wagner • Unique in the fact that not only did he write the music for his stage works, he also wrote the text for them • Controversial figure during his lifetime

  4. Growing up • The 9th child born in his family • His father died 6 months after his birth • As a young boy, he did now show any natural ability in music

  5. Beethoven • Wagner saw Beethoven’s 7th and 9th symphony in 1828 • Ludwig von Beethoven, also a German composer, became a major inspiration for Wagner

  6. Theodore weinlig • Gave Wagner composition lessons in 1831 • Was so impressed by Wagner’s music ability that he refused payment for the lessons.

  7. Die Feen (The fairies) • Wagner’s first complete opera • This piece went unproduced until half a century later in 1883, shortly after Wagner’s death

  8. Listening GuideWagner’s die feen: A visual Pasticcio (Act 1, part 1 of 8) 0:00 This song starts out adagio with a mellow melody played by the woodwinds and strings which ascends and moves to a short flute solo. A trumpet picks up the solo with accompaniment by the strings. Woodwinds then take over the melody with brass accompaniment. 1:10 The tempo then picks up and gradually increases in volume and is repeated. A combination of brass, strings, and woodwinds take over in an ascending and then descending melody. 1:50 Soprano and alto vocals enter with accompaniment by woodwinds which continues through the short vocal breaks. Throughout this section, both the vocals and accompaniment ascend and descend simultaneously. 3:17 There is a bridge with a trumpet taking over the melody with string accompaniment. This is repeated twice. 3:55 The song enters with the vocals fading out followed shortly by instrument fade out.

  9. Christine Wilhelmine “Minna” Planer • Married Wagner in 1834 • She was one of the leading ladies in his failed opera Das Liebesverbot • Divorced in 1862

  10. Adolf Hitler • Because of Wagner’s anti-Semitism, he became the favorite of Adolf Hitler’s composers in the 20th century • Hitler often had Wagner’s music performed at party rallies and functions

  11. The Ring of the Nibelung • Referred to as The Ring Cycle • A cycle of four epic operas • World premier August 13, 1876

  12. Listening guideRichard Wagner-Overtures-9. Der Ring des nibelungen-3. Siegfried 0:00 This piece begins with a low and fast drum beat entrance for a few bars before the brass then enters with a low and dark melody. 0:50 Low brass picks up the grave melody which is played forte. 1:32 A low fast drum beat takes over, slows, and ends. Low woodwinds start with a continued trill along with low drum beats, the volume and drum beats then increase dramatically. 2:37 Low brass comes in with the dark melody with a crescendo volume. 3:30 There are two forte trill notes from the orchestra. 3:39 A clarinet solo enters with a low accompaniment, both crescendo then dramatically lowers. 4:15 There is a short trumpet solo then a build up of the tempo and melody by the strings.

  13. Mathilde Wesendonck • Wagner met her in 1852 • Was one of the sources of Wagner’s inspiration to write Tristan and Isolde

  14. King Ludwig II • Was a fan of Wagner’s work • In 1862, he discharged Wagner’s debts and financially supported him • Funded the construction of Wagner’s opera house

  15. Tristan and isolde • Composed between 1857 and 1859 • Premiered on June 10, 1865 in Munich, Germany • Was a reflection of Wagner’s personal life http://youtu.be/j8enypX74hU

  16. Listening guideWagner: isoldesliebestod/rattle: berlinerphilharmoniker 0:00 The piece begins with consonance, a gentle flowing melody by the winds, strings, and the distinct sound of a harp. The oboe and flute have a short solo accompanied by the strings. 0:55 The brass then enters with a melody in which the volume rises and falls dramatically three times with a presto drum roll throughout. 1:22 Woodwinds, strings, and brass pick up with a peaceful melody which then increases in volume and suspense, then ends with a drum roll. 2:18 The full orchestra enters playing loudly with strings and woodwinds taking the melody accompanied by steady and fast drum beats. 2:44 Short flute and oboe solo, the brass comes in with one forte note, and the song fades out with the harp.

  17. Cosima van Bulow wagner • Married Wagner on August 25, 1870 • Had 3 children with Wagner

  18. Siegfried idyll • Was a birthday present to second wife Cosima • First performed Christmas morning December 25, 1870

  19. Bayreuth Festspielhaus • Designed by Wagner • The foundation was laid for the construction on May 22, 1872 • Opened in 1876 • The venue for the annual Bayreuth Festival

  20. Parsifal • The last completed opera by Wagner • Premiered on July 26, 1882 in the Festspielhaus

  21. Villa Wahnfried • Wagner died of a heart attack while vacationing in Venice, Italy on February 13, 1883 • The final resting place of Richard Wagner

  22. Richard Wagner 1813-1883

  23. Works Cited A+E Networks. (2013). People. Retrieved October 5, 2013, from Biography.com: http://www.biography.com/people/richard-wagner-9521202 Shelokhonov, S. (n.d.). Retrieved October 5, 2013, from IMDb.com: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0003471/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm THE GROVE CONCISE DICTIONARY OF MUSIC. (n.d.). Education. Retrieved October 5, 2013, from Pbs.org: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/education/wagner.html

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