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The Rest Is HistoryJanuary 1, 2026
631. Wagner: LIVE at the Royal Albert Hall
About This Episode
Was Richard Wagner a revolutionary artist who reshaped music forever, or an egotists mired in scandal, whose dangerous ideas were inseparable from the operas he created? How did the legendary worlds encapsulated in his bombastic music - featuring gods, heroes, and monsters - become entangled with politics and power? And, did Wagner inspire Hitler and the Nazis…? Join Tom and Dominic at the Royal Albert Hall, featuring the renowned Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Oliver Zeffman, as they play the music of Wagner live, as they delve into the life of one of the most controversial but famous figures in all of musical history: Richard Wagner. _______ Hive. Know your power. Visit https://hivehome.com to find out more. _______ Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restishistory It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee ✅ _______ Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at therestishistory.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Social Producer: Harry Baldwin Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude Producer: Tabby Syrett Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith
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“The excerpt discusses Wagner's creation of the Ring Cycle and its mythological inspirations, linking it to Tolkien's work.”
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The Lord of the Rings
J.R.R. Tolkien
“The discussion revolves around the influence of Wagner on Tolkien, particularly how both were inspired by ancient mythology and literature.”
ASIN: B0099SNQYG
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“Wagner wrote a book called The King of the North during his time in Switzerland, which is mentioned in relation to his mythological inspirations.”
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