Tannhauser Overture - Richard Wagner (Guitar)

Tannhauser Overture - Richard Wagner (Guitar) arranged by Francisco Tarrega. Originally composed for Orchestra By Richard Wagner, this arrangement for classical guitar was way ahead of the time. Copyright Dale Harris. Richard Wagner (1813-1883) was a German composer, conductor, and theatre director, known for his innovative approach to opera. He was a controversial figure in his time, both for his artistic ideas and his personal life. His works are known for their rich harmonies, dramatic power, and use of leitmotifs, or recurring musical themes associated with characters or ideas. The Tannhäuser Overture is an orchestral piece that Wagner composed as an introduction to his opera Tannhäuser. The opera tells the story of a medieval knight and poet, Tannhäuser, who becomes torn between his love for the virtuous Elisabeth and his desire for the goddess Venus, who represents sensual pleasure. The overture captures the contrasting moods of the opera, with its lush, romantic melodies and its martial, dramatic passages. The Tannhäuser Overture was first performed in 1845, before the opera itself was completed. Wagner revised the overture several times over the years, reflecting changes in his style and his ideas about the opera. The final version of the overture is a powerful and evocative piece of music that captures the essence of Wagner’s vision for Tannhäuser. Study With Dale (Videos And Study Booklet): Classical Guitar Foundation 1 Classical Guitar Foundation 2 Zoom Guitar Lessons With Dale Harris: Dale’s Socials: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: FACEBOOK: Dale Harris Performer Links Website: Bandcamp: CD/MP3 PURCHASES: TIPS/SUPERFANS If you like this video and you would like the production line to continue and improve, you can help by making a donation to: Support my ongoing work via Patreon and help to fund new videos and projects: Thanks For Watching! Copyright C. 2020 Dale Harris. All Rights Reserved. #tannhauser