Personalities | Hans Richter | Modern Era | Classical

1843–1916
Hungarian conductor

Richter worked closely with Wagner, directing the first performances of the complete Ring cycle at Bayreuth in 1876. He was also conductor of the Court Opera and the Philharmonic Orchestra in Vienna. He performed Wagner at Covent Garden and was conductor of the Hallé Orchestra 1897–1911.

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