Wagner Highlights
November 18–20, 2022
Dates
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Fri, Nov 18, 2022, 7:30 PM
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Sat, Nov 19, 2022, 7:30 PM
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Sun, Nov 20, 2022, 2:00 PM
Location
Bass Performance Hall
Overview
Marvel at some of the greatest moments in the operatic repertoire as FWSO Music Director Robert Spano delves into the music of Richard Wagner. “The Ride of the Valkyries” from Die Walküre, the Prelude to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, “Siegfried’s Rhine Journey” from Götterdämmerung. It’s the perfect evening for Wagnerites and newcomers to the genre alike. The program will include images by famed British illustrator Arthur Rackham.
Works
Prelude to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde
The Ride of the Valkyries from Die Walküre
Forest Murmurs from Siegfried
Siegfried’s Rhine Journey from Götterdämmerung
Siegfried’s Death and Funeral Music from Götterdämmerung
Brünnhilde's Immolation from Götterdämmerung
Featured Artists
Robert Spano, conductor
Christine Brewer, soprano
About the Artists
Want More Information?
Ahead of this performance, you will be able to find the Bachtales with Buddy pre-concert lecture, a link to the digital program for this concert, and links to guest artist bio pages below!
For additional questions, email boxoffice@fwsymphony.org