The nineteenth century composer associated with the concept of the Gesamtkunstwerk ("total art work") was
A)Brahms.
B)Beethoven.
C)Liszt.
D)Mozart.
E)Wagner.

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The Gesamtkunstwerk, or "total art work," was a concept introduced by Richard Wagner in the 19th century. He believed that all aspects of a theatrical production, including music, drama, poetry, and stage design, should be unified into a single work of art. This concept was central to Wagner's own operas, which he called "music dramas," and had a significant influence on the development of opera and theater in the 20th century.

The Nineteenth Century Composer Associated with the Concept of the Gesamtkunstwerk