He developed an early fascination with Richard Wagner and produced with his wife the first accepted English translations of The Ring and other works by Wagner. Liszt was also an important influence, and Corder produced one of the first English language studies of Liszt. His own compositions included songs, operas and cantatas.
He exhibited an early interest in Richard Wagner and collaborated with his spouse to produce the first accepted English translations of The Ring and other works by Wagner. Liszt also played a significant role, and Corder authored one of the earliest English-language studies on Liszt. His own compositions included songs, operas, and cantatas.