It is not often that composers have had so profound an impact on their time as Richard Wagner. His operas and artistic philosophy influenced not only musicians but also poets, painters, and playwright. He was worldly renowned for his operas and compositions, and although the public both liked and disliked his works, noone can deny their greatness. <Tab/><Tab/> <Tab/>Wilhelm Richard Wagner …showed first 75 words of 1318 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1318 total…the philosophy around art. His music most certainly stretched the boundaries of the Romantic era. It is replete with passion and despite his own character flaws, he was still able to create music with such emotion and hair rasing intensity that his name will never be forgotten. Wagner works have set a standard that many composers aspire to. His music is hated just as much as it is worshiped, but are never denied its greatness.