Wagner's music had been unofficially banned in Israel because of his anti-Semitic beliefs and the fact that he was Adolf Hitler's favourite composer. Barenboim initially ceded to protests from ...

Regardless of his unquestioned musical talent, Barenboim gained additional world fame for playing in Israel in 2001 some works of Richard Wagner, an author often associated with the Nazi regime.

Regardless of his unchallenged musical talent, Barenboim gained additional world fame in 2001 for playing in Israel some works of Richard Wagner, an author often associated with Germany's Nazi regime.

175 years since it was first performed, Katharina Wagner presents 'Lohengrin' at Barcelona's Teatre Liceu - with a surprise twist... Living with the name Wagner is both a blessing and a curse at ...

Did you know? Barenboim guest-conducts at the annual Wagner festival at Bayreuth, where he has achieved fabulous musical results down the years.

A renowned artistic director in her own right, Wagner will present 'Lohengrin' at Barcelona’s Teatre Liceu from 17 -30 March.