理查德·瓦格納(1813-1883)
生活與背景:華格納出生於萊比錫,是音樂史上極具影響力與爭議的人物。他透過「整體藝術作品」的概念徹底改變了歌劇,將音樂、戲劇、詩歌和舞台藝術融為一體。
音樂:華格納的歌劇規模宏大,戲劇性。他的音樂以豐富的半音和聲、主導動機(與人物或思想相關的反覆出現的音樂主題)和強大的管弦樂編曲為特點。
5首標誌性音樂:
《女武神》中的“女武神的騎行”
《羅恩格林》中的新娘合唱(“新娘來了”)
《漂泊的荷蘭人》序曲
《特里斯坦與伊索德》前奏曲與愛情
《紐倫堡名歌手》中的“Wach auf, es nahet gen den Tag”
Richard Wagner (1813-1883)
Life and Background: Born in Leipzig, Wagner was a highly influential and controversial figure in music history. He revolutionized opera through his concept of Gesamtkunstwerk (total work of art), integrating music, drama, poetry, and stagecraft.
Music: Wagner's operas are monumental in scale and intensely dramatic. His music is characterized by its rich chromatic harmony, leitmotifs (recurring musical themes associated with characters or ideas), and powerful orchestration.
5 Iconic Music:
The Ride of the Valkyries from Die Walküre
Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin ("Here Comes the Bride")
Overture to The Flying Dutchman
Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde
"Wach auf, es nahet gen den Tag" from Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg