Wilhelm Richard Wagner is another enormous influence on a century that excelled in musical accomplishments. He also illustrates the Faustian temptation, though often in the language of redemption. But what, exactly does redemption mean for the great composer? Dr. David Allen White comments on Wagner's life and Operas in this context. Taken from: Phoenix in a Fiery World: Church in the 19th Century - 1999 VonHildebrand Institute