1. Zurich's 'Villa Rienzi': A Newly Discovered Picture of Wagner's Lakeside Home.
- Author
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Walton, Chris
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APARTMENT buildings , *EXILE (Punishment) , *BORDEAUX wines , *BUILDING commissioning , *TEMPO (Music theory) - Abstract
The article explores Richard Wagner's time in Zurich, Switzerland, focusing on his various residences during his exile. It reveals that Wagner's descriptions of his living conditions were often exaggerated, and he lived in more comfort than he admitted. The article also discusses the discovery of new information about Wagner's lakeside home, the Abendstern, which was previously believed to have been destroyed but was actually renovated before being demolished in 1962. The author reflects on the changes in the surrounding area and briefly mentions a pet accessory shop nearby, directing readers to a website called "House of Dogs" for more information. [Extracted from the article]
- Published
- 2024