Honoring and remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom-wishing our community a meaningful Memorial Day from the Coastal Symphony of Georgia. #coastalsymphony #coastalsymphonyofgeorgia #coastalsymphonyga (fb)

As The Coastal Symphony of Georgia continues to engage, enrich, and inspire our community through vibrant musical performances, we honor Richard Wagner, a revolutionary force in classical music. Here are some interesting facts about him: * Born in Leipzig, Germany, on May 22, 1813 * Best known for his epic operas, or “music dramas,” including The Ring Cycle, Tristan und Isolde, Parsifal, and The Flying Dutchman * Uniquely wrote both the music and libretti (texts) for all his operas, believing music should serve the drama * Developed the concept of Gesamtkunstwerk (“total work of art”), blending music, poetry, drama, and visual spectacle into a unified whole * Pioneered the use of leitmotifs-recurring musical phrases linked to characters, ideas, or themes * Pushed the boundaries of harmony and orchestration, influencing the course of modern music-Tristan und Isolde is often cited as the start of modern classical music * Frequently faced financial and political troubles, often fleeing creditors and even living in exile due to his revolutionary activities * Wagner’s legacy endures through his profound impact on opera, orchestral music, and generations of composers who followed Song playing in this video: Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act III: "Ride of the Valkyries" – Richard Wagner (fb)