In 1831 Wagner, full of ambition as a composer, had left Leipzig - TopicsExpress



          

In 1831 Wagner, full of ambition as a composer, had left Leipzig University. Among a number of compositions was the 1832 overture to the play Konig Enzio (King Enzio) by Ernest Raupach, a prolific writer of the time, credited with some 117 plays, well in accord with popular taste. The similarities of plot with those of Fidelio suggested an overture in a similar mood, influenced by Beethoven. In the play the king of the title role is held in a dungeon, while his daughter Lucia, a role taken by Wagners elder sister Rosalie, attempts to help him, having entered the prison in disguise.
Posted on: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 13:01:27 +0000

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