Bonus! 2 Opera preludes by Richard Wagner
From Classical Breakdown by WETA Classical
April 7, 2026 · 24 min
About this episode
This episode features two iconic preludes by Richard Wagner performed by the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra under the direction of Bernard Haitink.
Let's enjoy two iconic Wagner preludes in two larger-than-life recordings featuring the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and conductor Bernard Haitink!
Topics covered
- Opera
- Wagner
- Classical Music
Keywords
- Wagner
- preludes
- Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
- Bernard Haitink
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