Richard Wagner and "The Ride of the Valkyries"

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This paper discusses the composer Richard Wagner's significance in 18th century music and his impact on the perception of German art and history. It provides a brief background on the life and work of Wagner and some of the more important experiences in his life. It also includes a short analysis of his work, "Ride of the Valkyries."

Outline
Introduction and Background
Wagner's Early Life
Musical Education
Mature Years
Conception of Work
Conditions of Conception
First Performance
Analysis of Ride of the Valkyries
Scholarly Interpretation
My Opinion
Plot
Music
Composer's Opinion
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"In 1861 the political ban against Wagner and his music was lifted. Upon his return to Prussia, Wagner began work on his only comedic opera, Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg, completed in 1867. The work was produced in June 1868 in Munich. In the summer of 1872, Wagner composed the last part of The Ring Cycle and by November 1874, Gotterdammerung was completed. In 1877 Wagner began work on Parsifal, based on the legends of the Holy Grail. Parsifal was the last of the Wagnerian music dramas, as the composer died in February 1883 in Venice, Italy."

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