01907cam a22003133u 4500 70990 UtSlPG 20260610134636.0 m cr n 260607r20231923utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 ML Nurmi, Bruno, 1891-1940 Richard Wagner Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-06-16 Jari Koivisto "Richard Wagner" by Bruno Nurmi is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and works of renowned composer Richard Wagner, detailing his contributions to music and the opera scene, as well as the controversies surrounding his innovative approaches and compositions. The opening portion of the work introduces readers to Wagner's early life, beginning with his birth in Leipzig in 1813 and detailing his upbringing after the death of his father. It highlights his early interest in theater and music, noting influential figures in his life, such as his stepfather and later mentors, who helped shape his musical career. The narrative emphasizes Wagner's struggles, including financial hardships and his quest for artistic recognition. As he develops his craft, Wagner's strong inspiration from composers like Beethoven and Weber is revealed, setting the stage for his later ambitious works that aimed to redefine opera. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Finland: WSOY, 1923 Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883 Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883. Operas https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70990 111716 111716