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Rienzi, der Letzte der Tribunen is a grand opera by Richard Wagner in five acts, based on the historical figure Cola di Rienzo, a fourteenth-century Roman politician who attempted to restore the city's republican government. The opera received its premiere at the Dresden Court Theatre in 1842. Its large-scale choral writing, political subject, and theatrical spectacle mark it as an early major work in Wagner's career.
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What is Rienzi about?
Rienzi, der Letzte der Tribunen is Richard Wagner's grand opera about Cola di Rienzo, a fourteenth-century Roman politician. The character attempts to restore republican government in Rome.
How many acts does Rienzi have?
Rienzi is structured as a grand opera in five acts. It received its premiere at the Dresden Court Theatre.
Who was Cola di Rienzo?
Cola di Rienzo was a fourteenth-century Roman political figure who tried to revive the city's republican government. Wagner used his life and political ambitions as the basis for Rienzi.
Who composed Rienzi?
Richard Wagner composed Rienzi. The full title, Rienzi, der Letzte der Tribunen, means Rienzi, the Last of the Tribunes.
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