The Lighter Side of Wagner

The Lighter Side of Wagner

Despite the image he holds today, Wagner isn’t just about big, epic stories and heady philosophical ideas. Among his output are a surprising number of lighter, stand-alone curiosities, many of which sound quite different from the grand, dramatic music he’s famous for. Here are a few highlights, from early symphonies and piano sonatas to songs, overtures and marches, as well as his exquisite Siegfried Idyll.

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