Q&A

Who did Cosima Wagner marry?

Who did Cosima Wagner marry?

Richard Wagnerm. 1870–1883
Hans von Bülowm. 1857–1870
Cosima Wagner/Spouse

Who eloped with Liszt’s daughter?

Cosima was the daughter of Franz Liszt. She was married to the conductor Hans von Bulow and they had two children. In 1868, she left her husband to be with Wagner.

What was Richard Wagner’s wife’s name?

Cosima Wagnerm. 1870–1883
Minna Planerm. 1836–1866
Richard Wagner/Wife

Cosima Wagner, née Cosima Liszt, also called (1857–68) Cosima von Bülow, (born December 25, 1837, Bellagio, Lombardy, Austrian Empire [now in Italy]—died April 1, 1930, Bayreuth, Germany), wife of the composer Richard Wagner and director of the Bayreuth Festivals from his death in 1883 to 1908.

What happened to Richard Wagner’s first wife?

Minna was financially supported by Wagner for the rest of her life. Minna Wagner died of a heart attack on 25 January 1866 in Dresden. Wagner did not attend the funeral. Minna’s grave is in the “Alter Annenfriedhof” in Dresden.

Are Wagner and Liszt related?

Cosima Wagner (born Francesca Gaetana Cosima Liszt; 24 December 1837 – 1 April 1930) was the daughter of the Hungarian composer and pianist Franz Liszt and Franco-German romantic author Marie d’Agoult. Commentators have recognised Cosima as the principal inspiration for Wagner’s later works, particularly Parsifal.

Is Liszt still alive?

Deceased (1811–1886)
Franz Liszt/Living or Deceased

Who did Liszt marry?

Madame d’Agoult
Liszt and Madame d’Agoult lived together for four years, mainly in Switzerland and Italy, though Liszt made occasional visits to Paris.

What country did Richard Wagner live in?

Bayreuth
LeipzigParisVeniceRiga
Richard Wagner/Places lived

Does Liszt have living descendants?

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How old was Cosima Wagner when she died?

Written By: Cosima Wagner, née Cosima Liszt, also called (1857–68) Cosima von Bülow, (born December 25, 1837, Bellagio, Lombardy, Austrian Empire [now in Italy]—died April 1, 1930, Bayreuth, Germany), wife of the composer Richard Wagner and director of the Bayreuth Festivals from his death in 1883 to 1908.

Who was the daughter of Franz Liszt and Cosima Wagner?

Cosima Wagner (born Francesca Gaetana Cosima Liszt; 24 December 1837 – 1 April 1930) was the daughter of the Hungarian pianist and composer Franz Liszt and Franco-German romantic author Marie d’Agoult.

Who was the wife of composer Richard Wagner?

Cosima Wagner. Written By: Cosima Wagner, née Cosima Liszt, also called (1857–68) Cosima von Bülow, (born December 25, 1837, Bellagio, Lombardy, Austrian Empire [now in Italy]—died April 1, 1930, Bayreuth, Germany), wife of the composer Richard Wagner and director of the Bayreuth Festivals from his death in 1883 to 1908.

Who was the conductor that Cosima Wagner married?

In 1857 she married Hans von Bülow, one of the outstanding conductors of his time and a favourite pupil of Liszt; but, though she encouraged him in his work and remained devoted to him throughout her life, their marriage proved unsatisfactory.