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.
Corder developed an early enthusiasm for Richard Wagner and translated his works into English with his wife; these translations were among the first accepted by the English-speaking world. Liszt was another influential figure in Corder's life, and he authored one of the earliest English-language studies on Liszt. His compositions encompassed songs, operas, and cantatas.