Richard Wagner was one of history's greatest composers, a theatre artist of extraordinary genius and vision, and one of the most controversial characters in Western art. More than a century after his death, his legacy is still debated, his influence still felt in our very conception of Western music and in the contemporary forms of opera and the complete spectrum of theater and literary arts. Grappling with all of this in the 24 lectures, Professor Robert Greenberg of San Francisco Performances returns with a rich and multifaceted exploration of the trailblazing works and outsized life of this historically pivotal figure. Professor Greenberg, with his expert grasp of both the music itself and the human dimensions of Wagner's life story, demonstrates that those willing to engage with Wagner as a total package will find themselves in the presence of one of the most visionary creators civilization has ever produced. Each DVD contains 4 lectures of 45 minutes each. The DVDs and their c