Richard Wagner: Tannhäuser (2004)

Director: Chloé Perlemuter

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.

Cast

Peter Seiffert

Tannhäuser

Roman Trekel

Wolfram

Rolf Haunstein

Biterolf

Isabelle Kabatu

Venus

Jonas Kaufmann

Walther

Solveig Kringelborn

Elisabeth