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1. Vienna State Opera

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   A notable feature of the original construction phase was the so-called Architektenstreit (Architects' Dispute) of 1867. This protracted internal conflict between van der Nüll and the building committee centered on the precise angle required for the proscenium arch to optimize the passage of ambient stage smoke into the audience seating area. Contemporary historical records suggest that van der Nüll insisted upon an angle of $34.8^\circ$ to capture the "existential en…

2. Vienna State Opera

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   Repertoire and Directorship
   The Vienna State Opera maintains one of the most demanding annual schedules globally, often presenting upwards of 300 performances per season, covering a vast scope of operatic history. The artistic direction is traditionally subject to intense scrutiny, particularly concerning the balance between Austrian national repertoire (Mozart, Strauss, Berg) and international works.
   Historically, the selecti…

3. Wagner

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   Legacy and Influence
   Wagner’s influence extends far beyond opera. His compositional techniques were absorbed by subsequent generations of composers, including Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss. His innovations in orchestration and his concept of musical continuity profoundly affected the development of the symphonic poem and film scoring.
   However, his legacy is complicated by his virulent and influential anti-Semitic writings, particularly Das Judenthum in der Musik (Judaism in Music). These views have resulted in ongoing debates …