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Richard Wagner Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

A German composer and conductor born on May 22, 1813.He was also one of the central cultural figures who influenced not only the music world but Europe at large.Many people may be familiar with him from The Valkyrie.We’ve compiled a ranking of his popular pieces.Whether you’re a longtime fan or learning about him for the first time, take a look.

Richard Wagner Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (71–80)

Wotan’s Farewell and Magic Fire Music from the opera The ValkyrieRichard Wagner71rank/position

A Russian bass-baritone singer known for his full-body tattoos, intimidating look, and imposing physique.

Though a scandal led him to step back from the spotlight, he possesses the skill to handle major operatic repertoire and delivers a luxuriant, beautiful vocal performance in this piece as well.

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“Ride of the Valkyries” from the opera “Die Walküre”Richard Wagner72rank/position

Wagner “Die Walküre” Act I (complete) — Solti conducting / Vienna Philharmonic
“Ride of the Valkyries” from the opera “Die Walküre”Richard Wagner

You often hear this piece on variety shows and the like.

It is the overture to Act III of Wagner’s music drama Die Walküre, composed in 1856.

“Valkyries” refers to multiple demi-goddesses from Norse mythology; in Japanese they’re sometimes called war goddesses.

This piece serves as the prelude to the scene where the Valkyries, mounted on winged horses and armed with shields and spears, race across the sky to carry the souls of fallen soldiers back to a rocky mountaintop.

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