Richard Wagner: Tannhäuser

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Peter Seiffert Tannhäuser

Roman Trekel Wolfram

Rolf Haunstein Biterolf

Isabelle Kabatu Venus

Jonas Kaufmann Walther