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From "My Life — Volume 1" by Wagner, Richard
Heinrich Dorn
A musical director of the Leipzig theatre, described as witty and worldly, and a friend to Wagner.
Core Belief
"That art should be entertaining and accessible to the public. He is skeptical of overly serious or pretentious art, and values wit and humor above all else."
Worldview
Sees the world as a stage for human folly. He is amused by the pretensions of society and the foibles of human nature.
Personality
Clever, witty, and somewhat cynical, he is a man of the world who is well-respected in Leipzig society. He is a talented musician, but also enjoys a good joke.
In Their Own Words
"There is not a single good note in it!"
"Thereupon followed without delay the usual challenge, opening with the words, ‘You’re an ass,’ which sounded almost ridiculous to my own ears when I said them to this seasoned swashbuckler."
"Nevertheless, I have never been able to understand how he could have granted my request to produce this overture."
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