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The Metropolitan Opera - Wagner: Tannhäuser

Plot: As renowned for its harmonious overture as for its romantic storybook characters, this three-act masterwork features some of the composer’s most groundbreaking and unforgettable music, as well as a theme the young Wagner would revisit again and again later in his career—the redemptive and transcendent power of a woman’s love. The enchanting plot harks back to medieval history: Wolfram is a lovesick troubadour who desires the virtuous Elisabeth
Release Date: Monday, December 20 1982
42 years ago
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Portrait of Richard CassillyRichard Cassilly
Richard Cassilly was
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as 'Tannhäuser'.
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Portrait of Éva MartonÉva Marton
Éva Marton was
39 in The Metropolitan Opera - Wagner: Tannhäuser
as 'Elisabeth'.
Fri, Jun 18 1943
Portrait of Tatiana TroyanosTatiana Troyanos
Tatiana Troyanos was
44 in The Metropolitan Opera - Wagner: Tannhäuser
as 'Venus'.
Mon, Sep 12 1938 –
Sat, Aug 21 1993
Portrait of John MacurdyJohn Macurdy
John Macurdy was
53 in The Metropolitan Opera - Wagner: Tannhäuser
as 'Hermann, Landgrave of Thuringia'.
Mon, Mar 18 1929
Portrait of Bernd WeiklBernd Weikl
Bernd Weikl was
40 in The Metropolitan Opera - Wagner: Tannhäuser
as 'Wolfram von Eschenbach'.
Wed, Jul 29 1942
Portrait of Robert NagyRobert Nagy
Robert Nagy was
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as 'Walther von der Vogelweide'.
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Portrait of Richard J. ClarkRichard J. Clark
Richard J. Clark was
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as 'Biterolf'.
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Portrait of Charles AnthonyCharles Anthony
Charles Anthony was
53 in The Metropolitan Opera - Wagner: Tannhäuser
as 'Heinrich der Schreiber'.
Mon, Jul 15 1929 –
Wed, Feb 15 2012
Portrait of Richard VernonRichard Vernon
Richard Vernon was
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as 'Reinmar von Zweter'.
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Portrait of Bill BlaberBill Blaber
Bill Blaber was
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as 'Young shepherd'.
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Portrait of James LevineJames Levine
James Levine was
39 in The Metropolitan Opera - Wagner: Tannhäuser
as 'Self - Conductor'.
Wed, Jun 23 1943 –
Tue, Mar 09 2021
Portrait of MET OrchestraMET Orchestra
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Crew

Portrait of Brian LargeBrian Large
Brian Large was
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as 'Director'
Thu, Feb 16 1939
Portrait of Phebe BerkowitzPhebe Berkowitz
Phebe Berkowitz was
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as 'Stage Director'
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Portrait of Richard WagnerRichard Wagner
Richard Wagner would have been no older than
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as 'Writer, Original Music Composer'
Sat, May 22 1813 –
Tue, Feb 13 1883
Portrait of Clemente D'AlessioClemente D'Alessio
Clemente D'Alessio was
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as 'Producer'
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Portrait of Anthony A. BlissAnthony A. Bliss
Anthony A. Bliss was
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as 'Executive Producer'
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Portrait of Michael BronsonMichael Bronson
Michael Bronson was
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as 'Executive Producer'
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Portrait of Karen Adler BarbosaKaren Adler Barbosa
Karen Adler Barbosa was
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as 'Associate Producer'
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Portrait of Otto SchenkOtto Schenk
Otto Schenk was
52 in The Metropolitan Opera - Wagner: Tannhäuser
as 'Production Design'
Thu, Jun 12 1930 –
Thu, Jan 09 2025
Portrait of James LevineJames Levine
James Levine was
39 in The Metropolitan Opera - Wagner: Tannhäuser
as 'Conductor'
Wed, Jun 23 1943 –
Tue, Mar 09 2021
Portrait of Patricia ZipprodtPatricia Zipprodt
Patricia Zipprodt was
57 in The Metropolitan Opera - Wagner: Tannhäuser
as 'Costume Designer'
Tue, Feb 24 1925 –
Sat, Jul 17 1999
Portrait of Christina CalamariChristina Calamari
Christina Calamari was
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as 'Wardrobe Master'
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Portrait of Victor CallegariVictor Callegari
Victor Callegari was
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as 'Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Gil WechslerGil Wechsler
Gil Wechsler was
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as 'Lighting Design'
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Portrait of Nina LawsonNina Lawson
Nina Lawson was
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as 'Hairstylist'
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Portrait of Sherri HayesSherri Hayes
Sherri Hayes was
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as 'Production Assistant'
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Portrait of Brian ZenoneBrian Zenone
Brian Zenone was
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as 'Production Assistant'
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Portrait of Norbert VesakNorbert Vesak
Norbert Vesak was
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as 'Choreographer'
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Portrait of Günther Schneider-SiemssenGünther Schneider-Siemssen
Günther Schneider-Siemssen was
56 in The Metropolitan Opera - Wagner: Tannhäuser
as 'Set Designer'
Mon, Jun 07 1926 –
Tue, Jun 02 2015