Composer

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Richard Wagner

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Opera

Compose Date

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1834

Average_duration

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180:26

Movement_count

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20

Movement ....

Die Feen is an opera composed by Richard Wagner, which was his first completed opera. The plot of the opera revolves around the story of two fairies, Ada and Arindal, who fall in love with each other. However, their love is challenged by the evil fairy, Zemina, who wants to destroy their love and take Arindal for herself. The opera was composed by Wagner between 1833 and 1834, when he was just 20 years old. It was based on a fairy tale by Carlo Gozzi, which Wagner had read in a German translation. The opera was premiered on June 29, 1888, at the Hoftheater in Munich, Germany. The opera is divided into three movements, each of which is further divided into several scenes. The first movement introduces the two fairies, Ada and Arindal, and their love for each other. It also introduces the character of Zemina, who is jealous of their love and wants to destroy it. The second movement is the longest and most complex of the three. It introduces several new characters, including the King of the Elves, who helps Arindal in his quest to find the magical sword that will help him defeat Zemina. The movement also includes a number of dramatic scenes, including a battle between Arindal and Zemina, and a scene in which Ada is imprisoned by Zemina. The final movement brings the opera to a close, with Arindal and Ada finally reunited and Zemina defeated. The opera ends with a joyful chorus celebrating the triumph of love over evil. One of the characteristics of Die Feen is its use of leitmotifs, which are musical themes associated with particular characters or ideas. This technique would become a hallmark of Wagner's later operas, such as the Ring Cycle. Overall, Die Feen is an early work by Wagner that shows the composer's developing style and themes. While it is not as well-known as his later works, it is still an important part of his oeuvre and a fascinating glimpse into his early creative process.

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