Bayreuth Festival works. The Festival has become a pilgrimage destination for Wagner enthusiasts. The origins of the Festival itself lie rooted in Richard Wagner's interest in establishing his financial independence. A souring of the relationship with his patron, Ludwig II of Bavaria, led to his expulsion from Munich, where he had originally intended to launch the festival. Wagner next considered Nuremberg, which would have reinforced the thematic significance of works such as "Die Meistersinger". On the advice of Hans Richter, however, the focus fell upon Bayreuth which enjoyed three distinct advantages. First, the town boasted a splendid venue: the Markgräfliches Opernhaus built
Wagner, Wisconsin age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over. Wagner, Wisconsin Wagner is a town in Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 722 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Goll, McAllister, Packard, and Wagner are located in the town. The Town of Wagner comprises numerous other settlements, including Bar, Goll, Kinsman, McAllister, Newton, Packard, and Wagner. Wagner was created in 1915, when residents east of Middle Inlet sought separation from Porterfield. The first county board supervisor was Joseph Wagner (1850–1925), whom the town is named after. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town