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Richard Wagner
Tannhäuser
18 May, 27 - 07 Jun, 27
New production of the Teatro Real
Gustavo Gimeno
David Hermann
Chorus and Orchestra of the Teatro Real
Stage director David Hermann transfers Wagner’s Tannhäuser to a futurist, post-apocalyptic, science fiction world. References to Blade Runner, Metropolis and even Dune are interwoven with Wagnerian lyricism in this great opera that returns to the Teatro Real after an 18-year absence. Withthe voices of Clay Hilley and Andreas Schager, in the title role, as well as Ludovic Tézier, Andrè Schuen, Malin Byström, Elisabeth Teige, Ausrine Stundyte, Irene Roberts or Georg Zeppenfeld, among other artist under the baton of Gustavo Gimeno.
Opéra in three acts.
Music and libretto by Richard Wagner (1813-1883).
New production of the Teatro Real in co-production with Opéra National de Lyon..
Premiered at The Königliches Hoftheater (Dresden) on 19 october 1845.
Premiered at Teatro Real on 22 march 1890.
Artistic Team
- Musical conductor Gustavo Gimeno
- Stage Director David Hermann
- Set designer Jo Schramm
- Costumes Bettina Walter
- Lighting Fabrice Kebour
- Choreography Jean-Philippe Guilois
- Chorus Conductor José Luis Basso
- Orchestra Chorus and Orchestra of the Teatro Real
Cast
German
English, Spanish
Synopsis and more information
Tannhäuser is a troubadour who has spent time in Venusberg (the Mount of Venus) – a world of sensual pleasures ruled by the goddess. Although life there is nothing but enjoyment, he wants to return to reality.
After escaping, he goes back to the valley of Wartburg, where everyone believes him to have disappeared, especially Elisabeth, who has always loved him in a pure, spiritual way.
Trying to integrate himself once again, Tannhäuser takes part in a singing competition. While the other troubadours exalt higher, noble love, he sings openly about carnal desire. This causes a scandal and only Elisabeth saves him from being punished, begging for mercy for him. Finally, his punishment is that he must make a tough pilgrimage to Rome to obtain the Pope’s forgiveness.
Tannhäuser does his penance, but the Pope rejects him, saying his sin is so great that it will only be forgiven if his dried up staff blooms again. Desperate, he returns to Germany without hope. There, he discovers that Elisabeth, consumed by sadness and praying for his soul, has died. When he sees her, Tannhäuser also falls, lifeless. Shortly afterwards news of the miracle arrives: the Pope’s staff has bloomed, a sign that Tannhäuser has finally been redeemed.
Releases
Protective Friend
11 February
2027Supporter and Benefactor Friend
12 February
2027Patron friends
13 February
2027Subscribers friend
14 February
2027Tickets on sale
15 February
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18 May 2027
19:00
Main Auditorium
19 May 2027
19:00
Main Auditorium
22 May 2027
19:00
Main Auditorium
23 May 2027
18:00
Main Auditorium
26 May 2027
19:00
Main Auditorium
27 May 2027
19:00
Main Auditorium
30 May 2027
18:00
Main Auditorium
01 June 2027
19:00
Main Auditorium
03 June 2027
19:00
Main Auditorium
05 June 2027
19:00
Main Auditorium
07 June 2027
19:00
Main Auditorium
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