Wieland Wagner

German opera director (1917–1966).

Born January 5th, 1917 in Bayreuth. [ref]

Died October 17th, 1966 at 49 years old in Munich (lung cancer). [ref]

Occupations
actor, choreographer, composer, director, scenographer, theatrical director, writer
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