BSO: Wagner: A Composer Fit for a King - Off the Cuff Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Friday, April 19, 2013 at 8:15 PM Music Center at Strathmore

Marin Alsop, conductor
Didi Balle, writer and director

The relationship between a composer and his benefactor can be complicated. But none seemingly more complicated than that of Wagner and King Ludwig II. Why would a king show up disguised on a composer’s doorstep? Did King Ludwig’s obsession extend beyond just Wagner’s music? Lies and heartache riddle this story against the backdrop of the creation of Wagner’s thrilling Ring Cycle.

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