wagner

[US]/'wa:gnə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Wagner, German opera composer.
Word Forms
Pluralwagners

Phrases & Collocations

Richard Wagner

Wagnerian opera

Example Sentences

The opera was composed by Wagner.

She is a devoted fan of Wagner's music.

The orchestra will perform Wagner's famous overture.

Wagner's compositions are known for their complexity.

The conductor is known for his interpretation of Wagner's works.

The soprano will sing arias from Wagner's operas.

The festival will feature a special tribute to Wagner.

Wagner's influence on classical music is profound.

Many consider Wagner to be a revolutionary in music.

The documentary explores Wagner's life and legacy.

Real-world Examples

Wagner operates in several African countries.

Source: BBC Listening Collection September 2021

It became the Vienna of Wagner.

Source: Yale University Open Course: European Civilization (Audio Version)

They included Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner military group.

Source: CRI Online August 2023 Collection

Europe says mercenaries from the Wagner group are exacerbating the conflict.

Source: VOA Standard English_Europe

And again it's very different than the orchestrally dominated score of Wagner.

Source: Listening to Music (Video Version)

The Kremlin says the Russian president met the Wagner Group chief on June 29th.

Source: CRI Online July 2023 Collection

During the three-hour meeting, Wagner members reaffirmed their pledge of allegiance to the country.

Source: CRI Online July 2023 Collection

The British government says it will use terrorism legislation to ban the Russian Wagner group.

Source: BBC Listening Collection September 2023

The Treasury Department also designated Russia's Wagner Group as a " significant transnational criminal organization."

Source: VOA Daily Standard January 2023 Collection

Earlier, the head of the Russian mercenary group Wagner said his forces had taken the town.

Source: BBC World Headlines

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