Rienzi can be noted that "Rienzi" prefigures themes (brother/sister relationships, social order and revolution) to which Wagner was often to return in his later works. The success of "Rienzi" – his first real success of any kind – was crucial in Wagner's career, launching him as a composer to be reckoned with. It was followed, within months, by his appointment as Kapellmeister at the Dresden Opera (February 1843), which also gave him considerable prestige. It also received critical acclaim elsewhere in Europe. The young Eduard Hanslick, later to be one of Wagner's foremost critical adversaries, wrote in 1846 in Vienna: I
1812 Overture The piece is featured prominently in the film "V for Vendetta". The melody of Dan Fogelberg's top ten hit "Same Old Lang Syne" is drawn from the distinctive leitmotif that represents the Russian forces in the piece. In "", the RYNO V weapon plays the "1812" Overture while firing. In "", part of the overture's finale plays when the Claptrap character enters Pirate Ship Mode. Bond the four-girl 'crossover' string quartet produced a truncated rock version of the Overture at their concert in the Albert Hall in London. 1812 Overture The Year 1812 Solemn Overture, festival overture in E major,