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The premiere of the opera Lohengrin took place on August 28, 1850, in Weimar. It was conducted by Ferencz Liszt, Wagner's close friend. He had contributed to the staging of the opera, completed two years earlier. Wagner could not be present at the event: his stormy social temperament led him to the barricades of the German revolution of 1848-1849, after which, by a happy coincidence, he found refuge in Switzerland with false papers and was there on the day of the premiere. Sitting in one of the hotels in Lucerne and watching the clock, the composer tried to time the performance...
Lohengrin, with its slowed-down action, which contributes to an immersion in the contemplation of sublime and mystically incomprehensible forces, contrasts with the stormy events experienced by the author when finishing work on this opera. The seed of the story was found in the legend of Lohengrin, a young knight of the Holy Grail, who descended from the mountain peaks into the mortal world to be its defender.
RUNTIME 1 hour and 30 minutes, including one interval
Please arrive on time. Late arrivals will not be admitted until the first interval and re-admission is not permitted.
AGE RECOMMENDATION This production contains moments and themes that may be unsuitable for children, including non-graphic depiction of suicide, allusions to suicide, and rare mentions of death, war, and slavery. Children under four years old cannot be admitted. All persons up to 16 years must be accompanied by an adult and cannot sit alone in the auditorium.
CONTENT WARNINGS This production contains instances of strobe lighting and some video effects that may cause dizziness. There will be moments of complete darkness. (Duration 15 seconds) The production contains moments and themes that some people might find distressing. This includes non-graphic depiction of suicide and allusions to suicide. There are also infrequent references to death, war, and slavery.
The producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist. The program is subject to change and may be affected by contracts, holidays, illness, or events beyond the producers' control.
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