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AP European History
Unit 7 – 19th Century Perspectives and Political Developments
Topic 7.8
How did composer Richard Wagner influence opera during the Romantic period?
He removed all orchestral elements from his operas to focus solely on vocals.
He popularized short-form operas focusing primarily on comedy rather than dramatic narratives.
He transformed it into a total work of art integrating music, poetry, drama, and visual arts.
He promoted opera only as an elite form of entertainment accessible only to high society members.
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