Wagner And Dovali Differences

The difference between Wagner and Verdi is night and day. They were only born a few months apart, but musically, they were leagues apart, yet at times their lives were complete parallels of each other. They represented two powerful cultures. Italian culture had roots that drew from the traditions of Rome, the Catholic Church and the Renaissance; its cultural identity was well established. In the area of opera, its most popular musical entertainment, the emerging state sought perfection. In time, Verdi provided it. By contrast, the high culture of the German-speaking countries had mostly developed during the 18th century – first with the Baroque genius of Bach and Handel. In many ways Italy and Germany had parallel national experiences during