En hög med notblad ligger på en mörk flygel. Ovanpå ligger ett rött äpple och i bakgrunden lyser en gul lampa. En hög med notblad ligger på en mörk flygel. Ovanpå ligger ett rött äpple och i bakgrunden lyser en gul lampa.

Göteborgs Konserthus Visions of Wagner

Event has already taken place. What does composer Richard Wagner have to do with death and destruction? Camilla Lundberg talks about the opera master who has gone down in music history. Learn more about classical music in the Classical Curiosity lecture series.

Concert length: 2 h incl. intermission Scene: Stenhammarsalen
300 SEK

Event has already taken place

Valkyries, giants, plagued princes, the lover’s death. What does Richard Wagner have to do with death and destruction? Camilla Lundberg discusses the opera master who has gone down in music history for his epic themes and dramatic sensibility. 

Camilla Lundberg is the former head of music at Sveriges Television and is a culture and music writer. Among other places, she can be heard on Klassiska Podden (“Classical Podcast”) on Sveriges Radio. 

The lecture series Classical Curiosities provides you with knowledge about classical music through relaxed Tuesday lectures. You’ll hear the stories behind the music, learn about the composers, and enjoy reflections from the stage and the audience in a delightful mix. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet others who are curious about classical music.

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Get to know Richard Wagner.

Tuesday 22 April 2025: The event ends at approx. 20.00

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Nr 4 2016-2017 Tonsättarporträtt: Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

Richard Wagner började spela piano och fiol som 12-åring, blev Beethoven-fantast som 15-åring och fick sin första symfoni spelad som 19-åring och skrev också då sin första opera. Från 20 kunde han kallas yrkesmusiker.

Man spelar harpa, hans ansikte syns mellan strängarna.

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