around the world can understand the true exact of one of the world's worst nuclear accidents yoichiro tatewa. fukushima, japan. ♪ >>> we all heard this one before. 19th century german com poser richard wagner was born 200 years ago this month. >>> fans of richard wagner have marked the 200th anniversary of his birth. but it raises debate about his controversial past. we have more from leipzig. >> the mood is festive at the birthplace of richard wagner. a series of performances, concerts, and ceremonies are taking place to commemorate the composer. >> conductor timm says wagner's music appeals to audiences in a unique way. >> his music elevates our feelings like no other music can. it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he is a genius. >> but he also has a negative connotation to his name. for his 200th birthday, they unveiled a statute. >> the shadow in this sculpture shows his influence over germany. but wagner was anti-jewish. hitler enjoyed his music and used it for nazi propaganda. a university recently had an open seminar on wagner and his impact on german history. >> carmen beckmann wor