Event—Adult Education

The Tainted Legacy of Richard Wagner

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To some he is the creator of divine music, to others history’s most controversial composer.

Richard Wagner, Ludwig Angerer, 1862. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Class Description

Richard Wagner and his legacy, which was tainted by both his own difficult personality and the usurpation of his music by Adolf Hitler, are still topics of lively debate. Join historian Anette Isaacs for a fascinating discussion of how the music and the legacy of Richard Wagner are received in her native country of Germany today.

Anette Isaacs, a German historian and public educator, currently serves as the Director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami, Florida.

Materials List

No Required Materials

Cost and Registration

1 Session, $60 ($54 for Newberry members, seniors, and students). Learn about becoming a member.

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