Streaming Date and Time: Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 17:30 CET (15:30 GMT)
Platform: Play Wiener Staatsoper (Free streaming)
Production Details:
- Composer: Richard Wagner
- Conductor: Philippe Jordan
- Director: Lydia Steier
- Stage & Video Design: Momme Hinrichs
- Costume Design: Alfred Mayerhofer
- Choreography: Tabatha McFadyen
- Lighting Design: Elana Sibersk
Cast:
- Tannhäuser: Clay Hilley
- Elisabeth: Malin Byström
- Venus: Ekaterina Gubanova
- Wolfram von Eschenbach: Martin Gantner
- Landgrave Hermann: Günther Groissböck
- Walther von der Vogelweide: Daniel Jenz
- Biterolf: Simon Neal
- Heinrich der Schreiber: Lukas Schmidt
- Reinmar von Zweter: Marcus Pelz
- Young Shepherd: Ilia Staple
About the Production:
Director Lydia Steier presents a contemporary staging that traverses three distinct worlds: the opulent realm of Venus, the austere environment of the Wartburg, and a modern media-saturated landscape. This innovative approach offers a fresh perspective on Wagner’s classic, highlighting its enduring relevance.
Overview:
Wagner’s Tannhäuser delves into the conflict between sacred and profane love, embodied in the protagonist’s struggle between the sensual allure of Venus and the pure devotion of Elisabeth. The opera follows Tannhäuser’s journey of redemption, culminating in a poignant exploration of human desire and spiritual salvation.
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