Richard Wagner is known today as one of the greatest, most influential composers to have lived. But his life, anything but easy and straightforward, was as tumultuous as the age he was born into. Join us for a three-episode look at the sometimes turbulent, often unrestrained, but always inspired life that shaped the man.
Vancouver Opera presents The Flying Dutchman - April 29th to May 7th, 2023, at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. For tickets and more information visit vancouveropera.ca
Episode Credits:
Written and presented by - Jane Potter
Voice of Richard Wagner and Charles Baudelaire - David Bloom
Produced by - Ashley Daniel Foot
Audio editing by - Mack McGillivray
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