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Wagner’s works (milestones in music history)

Wagner was one of the most important composers of the 19th century. His works not only influenced the music industry at that time, but also had a profound impact on subsequent music development. One of the most famous works is "The Ring of the Nibelung".

"The Ring of the Nibelungs"

"The Ring of the Nibelungs" is one of Wagner's masterpieces and the most important work in his life. There are four operas in total, including "Das Rheingold", "Walter Linde", "Siegfried" and "The Divine Comedy", and the total duration of the opera is more than ten hours.

Step 1: Understand the plot

Before you start to appreciate "The Ring of the Nibelung", you need to understand the plot. The story takes place in German mythology and tells the story of the struggle between humans and gods. The protagonist Siegfried is a hero who tries to seize the Nibelungen Ring, but ultimately fails.

Step 2: Appreciate the music

Wagner’s music is very unique. He created a new music form-musical. In "The Ring of the Nibelung", he used a lot of orchestral music and chorus to create an epic atmosphere. The most famous piece of music is "Song of the Rhine", which has been widely used in movies and TV series.

Step 3: Appreciate the performance

In addition to enjoying music, watching performances is also a good way to appreciate it. "The Ring of the Nibelung" has always been one of the important performances in the opera world, and many famous opera houses have performed this work. The stage design and costume design in the performance are also very exquisite, allowing the audience to better immerse themselves in the music and story.