Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

Written by Nurel Javissyarqi
Translated by Agus B. Harianto

Wilhelm Richard Wagner was born in Leipzig, German May 22, 1813 who died at February 13, 1883. He is an influential composer, music theorist and writer, his best-known works are opera. His music is still frequently played is “Ride of the Valkyries” from Die Walküre also “Bridal Chorus” from Lohengrin. Wagner is a controversial figure because his innovation of music, drama also supporters of anti-Semitism thought. Lanjutkan membaca “Richard Wagner (1813-1883)”

Amy Lowell (1874-1925)

Written by Nurel Javissyarqi
Translated by Agus B. HArianto

Amy Lawrence Lowell (February 9, 1874 – May 12, 1925), American poet born in Brookline, Massachusetts. She was descendants of scholars, her brother Percival Lowell was an astronomer, and A. Lawrence Lowell was president of Harvard University, the poet James Russell Lowell was a cousin of his grandfather. Amy was raised by her mother, whom interested to the language and fans of music. Lanjutkan membaca “Amy Lowell (1874-1925)”