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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wilhelm Richard Wagner ( / ˈ v ɑː ɡ n ər / ; German pronunciation: [ˈʁiçaʁt ˈvaːɡnɐ] ; 22 May 1813 – 13 February 1883) was a German composer , conductor , theatre director and polemicist primarily known for his operas (or "music dramas", as they were later called). Wagner's compositions, particularly those of his later period, are notable for their complex texture , rich harmonies and orchestration , and the elaborate use of leitmotifs : musical themes associated with individual characters, places, ideas or plot elements.

