Wagner's Operas

Richard Wagner (1813–1883) was the most important German opera composer of the 19th century. See how many of his operas you can name. Wagner may be known for writing it long and loud, but we only give you two short minutes to complete the task.

The years refer to year of completion for each work.

This quiz only lists those of Wagner's operas which he himself completed. Incomplete juvenilia, unperformed and abandoned projects are not listed.

And yes, you have to name all four of the works that make up Der Ring separately.

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Hint	Answer
1832	Die Hochzeit
1834	Die Feen
1836	Das Liebesverbot
1840	Rienzi, der Letzte der Tribunen
1841	Der fliegende Holländer
1845	Tannhäuser
1848	Lohengrin
1854	Das Rheingold
1856	Die Walküre
1859	Tristan und Isolde
1867	Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
1871	Siegfried
1874	Götterdämmerung
1882	Parsifal

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5 Comments

Level 89

Feb 4, 2013

Nice quiz! But I refuse to feel bad about missing those first three.

Level 15

Feb 5, 2013

Thanks! Judging by my limited exposure to the first three, I don't think anybody should feel bad for missing them.

Level 92

Oct 13, 2023

Not enough time. Also had a couple answers that needed initial articles.

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