Composer

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Richard Wagner

Genre

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Orchestral

Compose Date

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1832

Publication Date

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1996

Average_duration

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12:48

Movement_count

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2

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"Entreactes tragiques (2), WWV 25" is a composition by the German composer Richard Wagner. It was composed in 1865 and premiered on August 13, 1865, at the Royal Court Theatre in Munich, Germany. The composition consists of two movements, each of which is characterized by its dramatic and tragic themes. The first movement, titled "Leb wohl," begins with a somber and mournful melody played by the strings. The melody is then taken up by the woodwinds and brass, creating a sense of tension and foreboding. The music builds to a climax before subsiding into a quiet and reflective coda. The movement is characterized by its use of chromaticism and dissonance, which create a sense of unease and uncertainty. The second movement, titled "Trauermarsch," is a funeral march that begins with a solemn and mournful melody played by the brass. The melody is then taken up by the strings and woodwinds, creating a sense of solemnity and reverence. The music builds to a climax before subsiding into a quiet and reflective coda. The movement is characterized by its use of counterpoint and polyphony, which create a sense of complexity and depth. Overall, "Entreactes tragiques (2), WWV 25" is a powerful and emotional composition that showcases Wagner's mastery of orchestration and his ability to create dramatic and tragic themes. The composition is a testament to Wagner's influence on the development of classical music and his enduring legacy as one of the greatest composers of all time.

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