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.
Peter Seiffert
as Tannhäuser
Roman Trekel
as Wolfram
Rolf Haunstein
as Biterolf
Isabelle Kabatu
as Venus
Jonas Kaufmann
as Walther
Solveig Kringelborn
as Elisabeth