Overview
Witness the Zurich Opera's stunning production of Richard Wagner's masterpiece "Tannhauser," conducted by Franz Welser-Most and featuring Peter Sieffert (Tannhauser), Solveig Kringelborn (Elisabeth) and Roman Trekel (von Eschenbach). Initially produced in Dresden in 1845, "Tannhauser" instilled a sense of wonder in a few of Strauss's ardent friends and admirers, among them Robert Schumann and Franz Liszt. Opera buffs will love it.
Production
Opernhaus Zürich
Cast & Characters
Peter Seiffert
Tannhäuser
Roman Trekel
Wolfram
Rolf Haunstein
Biterolf
Isabelle Kabatu
Venus
Jonas Kaufmann
Walther
Solveig Kringelborn
Elisabeth
Directors & Crew
Chloé Perlemuter
Director
Richard Wagner
Writer
Jens Daniel Herzog
Director
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