# Richard Wagner, cello excerpts

2 annotated excerpts; 1 on audition lists.

Late-Romantic

- [Wagner: Tristan, Prelude opening](https://arcosounds.com/repertoire/cello/wagner-tristan-prelude), The most famous opening in Romantic music. Cellos rise to F, then the legendary "Tristan chord" hangs. Intermediate; Late-Romantic; Bass clef. Standard audition excerpt.
- [Wagner: Ride of the Valkyries](https://arcosounds.com/repertoire/cello/wagner-valkyries), The galloping low-string ostinato under the famous valkyrie theme. Intermediate; Late-Romantic; Bass clef.

Canonical source: https://arcosounds.com/repertoire/cello/composer/wagner