Although he was one of the greatest romantic composers, Wagner had a flaw that caused some modern listeners to reject his music. What was this flaw?
A. His operas are too long.
B. He was anti-Semitic.
C. His focus on continuous music renders singers unimportant.
D. His focus on old Germanic legends is tedious.
Answer: B
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