Wagner

Short biography. Edition of 1913. According to Wikipedia: "e;Wilhelm Richard Wagner (22 May 1813, Leipzig, Germany - 13 February 1883, Venice, Italy) was a German composer, conductor, theatre director and essayist, primarily known for his operas (or "e;music dramas"e;, as they were later called). Unlike most other great opera composers, Wagner wrote both the scenario and libretto for his works."e; "e;Franz Liszt (October 22, 1811 - July 31, 1886) was a Hungarian composer, virtuoso pianist and teacher."e;