© In höchsten Tönen! Lohengrin: Opera in the Crypt
Vienna, Peterskirche — Krypta
About the Event
Get ready for a magnificent occasion in the captivating city of Vienna. The highly anticipated event will be held in the stunning Peterskirche venue.
Experience Richard Wagner's “Lohengrin” in a captivating production with an ideal cast in a unique atmosphere. Located deep beneath Vienna's St. Peter's Church, OPER in der KRYPTA offers up‐close opera theater with goosebumps guaranteed.
Wagner's gripping and at the same time highly romantic music transports you into a world full of myths and passion. The close proximity to the stage allows every guest to feel and get to know this wonderful opera intensively. A pure operatic pleasure that can only be experienced in the Krypta.
OPERA in the KRYPTA offers authentic performances as close to the original as possible. Internationally renowned artists sing and act directly in front of and between the guests. The works are presented here in an intense and gripping way, just as the composers themselves would have liked to present them — with exclusive piano accompaniment. A moving, powerful experience that you will never forget.
The temperature in the hall is pleasant at any time of year.
'Lohengrin ” is a romantic opera by Richard Wagner, which was premiered in Weimar in 1850 under the direction of Franz Liszt. “Lohengrin” is characterized by its profound, touching music and mystical symbolism and is considered one of the most important works of Romanticism. The “Knight of the Grail” symbolizes the inviolable ideals and purity that can only be preserved through trust.
First act
In the Duchy of Brabant, Elsa, the daughter of the deceased Duke, is accused of murdering her brother Gottfried. Duke Friedrich von Telramund and his wife Ortrud accuse Elsa. Ortrud has in fact enchanted Elsa's brother into a swan. Frederick, who is unaware of this, challenges Elsa to a duel to prove her guilt. Elsa, however, tells of a mysterious knight she has seen in a vision who will come to her aid.
At this moment Lohengrin appears, pulled across the river by a swan. He offers Elsa his help and agrees to fight for her. The condition, however, is that Elsa must never ask his name or where he comes from. Elsa agrees. Lohengrin defeats Friedrich in a duel, freeing Elsa from the accusations.
Act Two
Ortrud and Friedrich plot revenge against Lohengrin and Elsa. Ortrud makes Friedrich believe that Lohengrin has supernatural powers. They want to sow doubt in Elsa in order to expose the mysterious knight. Ortrud convinces Elsa to ask Lohengrin for his name and origin in order to be sure of his love. Elsa is caught up in an inner conflict and begins to doubt Lohengrin's secret.
Third Act
Elsa and Lohengrin are solemnly married, but Elsa cannot contain her curiosity. Finally, she asks Lohengrin the forbidden questions. Frederick bursts in and is killed by Lohengrin. He reveals his secret: his father is Parzival and he himself is a knight of the Grail. The swan returns to take Lohengrin away. He transforms the swan back into Gottfried, Elsa's missing brother. Lohengrin disappears. Elsa and Ortrud collapse.
Practical Information
The 'Opera in the Crypt' series is a unique form of presenting opera at its very essence. With piano accompaniment, talented singers in costumes perform the works in the exceptional, intimate atmosphere of the crypt under St. Peter's Church. Through the short distance between audience and musicians you can experience opera in a way you have never heard or seen it before.
Program
- Richard Wagner – Lohengrin
Artists
| Tenor: | Lohengrin: Sergio Tallo‐Torres |
|---|---|
| Soprano: | Elsa von Brabant: Katharina J.A. Gebauer |
| Mezzo-soprano: | Ortrud: Hege Gustava Tjønn Ludwig |
| Bass: | Friedrich von Telramund: Florian Pejrimovsky |
| Bass: | Heinrich der Vogler: Ivaylo Guberov |
| Baritone: | Heerrufer: Jubin Amiri |
| Singer: | Duke Gottfried: Viktor Stanglmayr |
| Choir: | Vienna Schubertbund |
| Choir: | Children's Choir In höchste Tönen! |
| Musical direction: | Wolfgang Fritzsche |
| Soloist: | Ekaterina Nokkert |
| Cello: | Ursula Hielscher |
| Organ player: | Florian Pejrimovsky |
| Staging: | Dorothee Stanglmayr |
Address
Peterskirche, Petersplatz, Vienna, Austria — Google Maps
