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Tannhäuser - 1845

Richard Wagner 1813 - 1883

Romantic Opera : Opera with 'German' themes of nature, the supernatural and folklore. Contains spoken dialogue, recitatives and arias.

First performance at Dresden, Hoftheater on 19 October 1845

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German libretto - Italian translation - Spanish translation - English translation

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Wagner's "most medieval work" depicts the conflict between pagan love and Christian virtue.

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Ouverture Der Gnade heil (Pilgrims' Chorus)

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