Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg

A long, stately evening of glorious singing that rewards patience with warmth and festive grandeur.

Directed by

Otto Schenk

Genres

Music

Starring

Wiener Staatsopernchor, Christian Thielemann, Falk Struckmann

Overview

Wagner’s Meistersinger is a festive opera in its own right, but at the unforgettable performances of the work at the Vienna State Opera in January 2008 the festive spirit literally leapt out into the audience as well. Vienna’s dailies exploded with praise: “a feast of singers” (Der Standard), “grandiose” (Die Presse) and “close on six hours of pure enjoyment” (Der Kurier). The plaudits applied to all the singers from Hans Sachs to the nightwatchman as well as to the chorus and orchestra.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, romantic and satirical. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Art, love, trauma, identity

Content

Mild sexual content. No violence, gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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