CHAPTER V.

1832-1836.

Revolution and romanticism at the beginning of the nineteenth century--Its effect on Wagner--First grand symphony for orchestra--Mendelssohn and Wagner--Wondrous dual gift of music and poesy--Portion of an opera, “The Wedding,” engaged at Würzburg--Albert Wagner--Life at Würzburg--First opera, “The Fairies”--Schroeder-Devrient and “The Novice of Palermo”--Stage manager at Magdeburg, 1834--Views upon German National drama and national life.....44