Was Wagner the greatest composer?

Richard Wagner might just be the greatest composer in opera history. Born on May 22, 1813, Wagner lived a tumultuous life created by his own very unstable personality. But there is no denying the man, infamous for his antisemitism, political exile, and constant poverty, was also a genius in every manner imaginable.

Who is considered greater Mozart or Beethoven?

With 16 of the 300 most popular works having come from his pen, Mozart remains a strong contender but ranks second after Ludwig van Beethoven, overtaking Amadeus with 19 of his works in the Top 300 and three in the Top 10. …

Why is Wagner the greatest?

Wagner needs no apologies. He was, quite simply, one of the most important composers to have ever lived. He transformed western music, and opera in particular, with lasting consequences to this day. Wagner died in 1883, fully half a century before the Nazis came to power.

Was Mozart more gifted than Beethoven?

When you pit the two greatest composers in the world against each other who were rough contemporaries, it’s an impossible question to answer, as close as you get to ‘which are better, apples or oranges?’ The best answer I can give is to say that Mozart was more gifted, while Beethoven got more out of his gifts.

Did Beethoven really set out to be a composer?

Those who dig a bit deeper know that when he truly began writing music, he composed in Mozart’s shadow, creating works that would have done Wolfgang much credit. Ironically, Beethoven never truly set out to be a composer for the sake of being a composer.

Is it possible to compare Mozart to other great composers?

It just can’t be done. It’s very difficult to make a comparison between the two legends, as each has something unique to offer the listener. Mozart, as we’ve stated before, is often light, airy, and cheerful. Even his more serious work, Ave Verum, has a “floating” feeling that makes the listener feel lighter in spirit by the end of the piece.

Did Beethoven write in Mozart’s Shadow?

Anyone who knows anything about this truly “immortal” composer knows that Ludwig van Beethoven suffered multiple personal hardships, yet kept composing in spite of them all. Those who dig a bit deeper know that when he truly began writing music, he composed in Mozart’s shadow, creating works that would have done Wolfgang much credit.