Exile and Flight

Wagner's dramatic escape from Dresden after the 1849 uprising, crossing borders without proper documentation, and his refugee existence in Switzerland and Paris.

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Summaries

My Life — Volume 1

Wagner, Richard

This volume of Wagner's autobiography chronicles his life from birth in 1813 through his escape to Zürich in 1849, documenting his unconventional education, formative artistic influences, early conducting career across German cities, the creation of his first major operas, and his dramatic involvement in the Dresden May Revolution.

Exile and Flight 27 min