Two of this composer's Wesendonck Lieder were subtitled "studies" for one of his operas, in  which the titular knight and his lover consume a love potion.
Two of this composer's Wesendonck Lieder were subtitled "studies" for one of his operas, in  which the titular knight and his lover consume a love potion. Another of his operas sees the titular  character, Rienzi, make a last stand in Rome, and the Bridal Chorus is featured in his opera  Lohengrin. His better known operas see some song contests and four epic operas based on Norse  saga. For 10 points, identify this German composer of Tannhauser, The Mastersingers of  Nuremburg,  and The Ring Cycle, which includes the Ride of the Valkyries.
Two of this composer's Wesendonck Lieder were subtitled "studies" for one of his operas, in  which the titular knight and his lover consume a love potion.
Wilhelm Richard Wagner