Wagner has always been a composer who has drawn sharply contrasted opinions. In fact, in the 2nd half of 19th century Germany there seemed to be two camps, and you couldn't be in both: You were either for Wagner or Brahms. read more
Wagner has always been a composer who has drawn sharply contrasted opinions. In fact, in the 2nd half of 19th century Germany there seemed to be two camps, and you couldn't be in both: You were either for Wagner or Brahms. read more
Richard Wagner (1813-1883). By Franz von Lenbach. Geyer's love of the theatre came to be shared by his stepson, and Wagner took part in his performances. In his autobiography Mein Leben, Wagner recalled once playing the part of an angel. read more
This recital presented Wagner as viewed through the prism of three of his contemporaries -- Franz Liszt, Hugo Wolf, and Joseph Rubinstein -- as well as by Lortie himself. read more