- Price:
9/4-9/5: NTD 800, 1,200, 1,800, 2,200, 3,200, 3,800, 4,800, 5,600
9/6-9/7: NTD 900, 1,500, 2,200, 2,600, 3,800, 4,600, 5,600, 6,600
5/8(Thu)12:00 p.m. - 5/22(Thu)12:00 p.m. 25% Discount for Weiwuying member.
- 5/15(Thu)12:00 p.m. - 5/22(Thu)12:00 p.m. 20% Discount for Audience Overall.
- Presenter: Weiwuying
- Duration is 280 minutes, with two intermissions.
- Performend in German with both English and Mandarin surtitles.
The performance contains intimacy on stage. Viewer discretion is advised.
- Age guidance 7+
- Latecomers must follow staff instructions for entry and re-entry.
- For Group Purchase Discounts, please contact 07-262-6666.
Helpful Guide
- 10% off for Weiwuying Lifestyle member
- Weiwuying Youth member: 25% ticket discount for your first purchase. The additional ticket discount same as Lifestyle members.
※ID and Youth membership card are required at the door. - Weiwuying Unlimited member: 30% ticket discount for your first purchase. The additional ticket discount same as Lifestyle members.
- For details, please see Weiwuying Members Benefit
R. WAGNER - Lohengrin
With iconic "Bridal Chorus," exquisite arias, and luminous orchestration, Lohengrin captivates both ear and eye while concealing profound reflections beneath its fairy tale veneer.
Lohengrin stands as one of WAGNER's most melodically captivating works. The opera features breathtaking passages: "The vision: Einsam in trüben Tagen," the tenor aria "In Fernem Land," and the duet between Elsa and Ortrud have become iconic moments in opera. With the magnificent preludes to the first and third acts and the universally recognized wedding chorus, Lohengrin's musical beauty has secured its place as a perennial favorite in opera houses worldwide. It was also the first of WAGNER's operas performed in Italy, sending shockwaves through the land of bel canto and igniting passionate debate. For WAGNER himself, Lohengrin marked a pivotal moment: a young prince not yet sixteen, after seeing the opera, imagined himself as the swan knight. When this youth ascended the Bavarian throne as King Ludwig II at eighteen, he became WAGNER's most powerful and fervent patron. Lohengrin sparked their miraculous yet troubled friendship, with Neuschwanstein Castle standing today as its enduring monument.
On a personal level, the character of Lohengrin continues themes WAGNER explored in Der fliegende Holländer and Tannhäuser: the misunderstood artist struggling against mediocrity and stagnation. Though connected to Christian Grail legends, the swan knight fully embodies the tragedy and isolation of the artist. The world craves miracles yet expects them to follow conventional rules and become commonplace—an impossible contradiction. When Lohengrin demands Elsa never to question his identity, he mirrors WAGNER's desire for unconditional trust and loyalty from his audience. Unsurprisingly, WAGNER gifted his protagonist with such revolutionary, transcendent music—escaping the ordinary comes at the cost of eternal solitude.
However transcendent, no artistic creation exists outside its historical context. Like Tannhäuser before it, Lohengrin reflects WAGNER's political views, having been conceived during the turbulent three years leading to the 1848 Revolution. Though set in medieval times, the opera speaks directly to mid-nineteenth-century German concerns. We hear the king proclaim "Raise the German sword for German soil! Let the nation's strength shine forth!" while Lohengrin's parting words declare "The German realm shall never again, even in distant futures, fall to Eastern barbarians!"" Alongside Ortrud—the pagan sorceress who cannot comprehend love and whose "essence is political"—Lohengrin offers multiple interpretative layers. In uncertain times, engaging with this opera's dramatic and social commentary may prove as valuable as enjoying its musical splendor.
Ultimately, Lohengrin's musical brilliance remains its greatest achievement. LISZT praised the work for its unified conception and style, where not a single phrase, ensemble, or passage can be understood in isolation from the whole. WAGNER abandons traditional operatic conventions, allowing music to flow like alternating currents of light and shadow, mirroring the drama's shifting scenes. The first act prelude alone—achingly beautiful—transforms time and space while purifying the spirit. As Taiwan celebrates its long-awaited premiere of this masterpiece, I encourage everyone to seize this opportunity and experience firsthand the mysterious yet profound musical magic of Lohengrin. (Written by CHIAO Yuan-pu)
SYNOPSIS
King Heinrich seeks to resolve the political turmoil in Brabant and presides over the trial between Telramund and Elsa. Telramund accuses Elsa of murdering her brother to seize power alongside a secret lover. At the hearing, Elsa instead speaks of her hope for a knight to come to her rescue. In response, a mysterious knight appears and pledges to marry Elsa—on the condition that she never asks about his identity or origins. The knight then defeats Telramund in combat and is hailed as a hero, receiving enthusiastic cheers.
The disgraced couple, Telramund and Ortrud, are shunned by the people. Ortrud, obsessed with regaining power, urges Elsa to break the taboo. However, Elsa remains faithful to her love, refusing to break her promise or question the knight about his origins. The King officially announces the engagement of Elsa and the knight—the "Mysterious Protector of Brabant." Meanwhile, the enigmatic hero prepares to lead an army into battle. Desperate for allies, Telramund and Ortrud plot their next move. Ortrud infiltrates the wedding procession and publicly denounces Elsa’s fiancé, claiming his origins are suspicious. Telramund also steps forward, accusing the knight of using sorcery to secure his victory.
In the bridal chamber, Elsa begins to doubt the origins of her mysterious husband, leading to an argument between the newlyweds. Telramund bursts into the room but is swiftly slain by the knight. The knight then agrees to reveal everything and declares himself Lohengrin, Knight of the Grail, sworn to uphold justice while concealing his true identity. However, because Elsa has broken her vow, he must now depart, and with his departure, Brabant's hope for a new protector vanishes.
Pre-talk
2025/9/4(Thu)18:00 Opera House 2F Lobby
2025/9/5(Fri)18:00 Opera House 2F Lobby
2025/9/6(Sat)13:30 Opera House 2F Lobby
2025/9/7(Sun)13:30 Opera House 2F Lobby
Creative and Production Team
Conductor｜CHIEN Wen-pin
Stage Director｜Sabine HARTMANNSHENN
Assistant Director｜Julia LANGEDER
Set Designer｜Dieter RICHTER
Costume Designer｜Susana MENDOZA
Lighting Designer｜Volker WEINHART
King Heinrich der Vogler｜Andreas Bauer KANABAS
Lohengrin｜Vincent WOLFSTEINER (9/4 & 9/6), Brenden GUNNEL (9/5 & 9/7)
Elsa von Brabant｜Sylvia HAMVASI (9/4 & 9/6), KENG Li (9/5 & 9/7)
Friedrich von Telramund｜Tómas TÓMASSON (9/4 & 9/6), Martin Ng (9/5 & 9/7)
Ortrud｜Heike WESSELS (9/4 & 9/6), WENG Jo-pei (9/5 & 9/7)
Der Heerrufer des Königs｜CHAO Fang-hao
Vier brabantische Edle｜James LAI, CHIEN Cheng-yu, HU Ting-wei, CHENG Yu-hsuan
Vier Edelknaben｜LEE Shih-yu, HO Hsin-pin, LEE Hsin-ying, WEI Tong
Orchestra｜Evergreen Symphony Orchestra
Stage Band｜Kaohsiung City Wind Orchestra
Chorus｜Taipei Philharmonic Chorus
Original production created by Deutsche Oper am Rhein Düsseldorf-Duisburg
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©Matthias Jung _ Deutschen Oper am Rhein
Cultural Development Partner
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Co-sponsor
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R. WAGNER - Lohengrin
With iconic "Bridal Chorus," exquisite arias, and luminous orchestration, Lohengrin captivates both ear and eye while concealing profound reflections beneath its fairy tale veneer.
Lohengrin stands as one of WAGNER's most melodically captivating works. The opera features breathtaking passages: "The vision: Einsam in trüben Tagen," the tenor aria "In Fernem Land," and the duet between Elsa and Ortrud have become iconic moments in opera. With the magnificent preludes to the first and third acts and the universally recognized wedding chorus, Lohengrin's musical beauty has secured its place as a perennial favorite in opera houses worldwide. It was also the first of WAGNER's operas performed in Italy, sending shockwaves through the land of bel canto and igniting passionate debate. For WAGNER himself, Lohengrin marked a pivotal moment: a young prince not yet sixteen, after seeing the opera, imagined himself as the swan knight. When this youth ascended the Bavarian throne as King Ludwig II at eighteen, he became WAGNER's most powerful and fervent patron. Lohengrin sparked their miraculous yet troubled friendship, with Neuschwanstein Castle standing today as its enduring monument.
On a personal level, the character of Lohengrin continues themes WAGNER explored in Der fliegende Holländer and Tannhäuser: the misunderstood artist struggling against mediocrity and stagnation. Though connected to Christian Grail legends, the swan knight fully embodies the tragedy and isolation of the artist. The world craves miracles yet expects them to follow conventional rules and become commonplace—an impossible contradiction. When Lohengrin demands Elsa never to question his identity, he mirrors WAGNER's desire for unconditional trust and loyalty from his audience. Unsurprisingly, WAGNER gifted his protagonist with such revolutionary, transcendent music—escaping the ordinary comes at the cost of eternal solitude.
However transcendent, no artistic creation exists outside its historical context. Like Tannhäuser before it, Lohengrin reflects WAGNER's political views, having been conceived during the turbulent three years leading to the 1848 Revolution. Though set in medieval times, the opera speaks directly to mid-nineteenth-century German concerns. We hear the king proclaim "Raise the German sword for German soil! Let the nation's strength shine forth!" while Lohengrin's parting words declare "The German realm shall never again, even in distant futures, fall to Eastern barbarians!"" Alongside Ortrud—the pagan sorceress who cannot comprehend love and whose "essence is political"—Lohengrin offers multiple interpretative layers. In uncertain times, engaging with this opera's dramatic and social commentary may prove as valuable as enjoying its musical splendor.
Ultimately, Lohengrin's musical brilliance remains its greatest achievement. LISZT praised the work for its unified conception and style, where not a single phrase, ensemble, or passage can be understood in isolation from the whole. WAGNER abandons traditional operatic conventions, allowing music to flow like alternating currents of light and shadow, mirroring the drama's shifting scenes. The first act prelude alone—achingly beautiful—transforms time and space while purifying the spirit. As Taiwan celebrates its long-awaited premiere of this masterpiece, I encourage everyone to seize this opportunity and experience firsthand the mysterious yet profound musical magic of Lohengrin. (Written by CHIAO Yuan-pu)
SYNOPSIS
King Heinrich seeks to resolve the political turmoil in Brabant and presides over the trial between Telramund and Elsa. Telramund accuses Elsa of murdering her brother to seize power alongside a secret lover. At the hearing, Elsa instead speaks of her hope for a knight to come to her rescue. In response, a mysterious knight appears and pledges to marry Elsa—on the condition that she never asks about his identity or origins. The knight then defeats Telramund in combat and is hailed as a hero, receiving enthusiastic cheers.
The disgraced couple, Telramund and Ortrud, are shunned by the people. Ortrud, obsessed with regaining power, urges Elsa to break the taboo. However, Elsa remains faithful to her love, refusing to break her promise or question the knight about his origins. The King officially announces the engagement of Elsa and the knight—the "Mysterious Protector of Brabant." Meanwhile, the enigmatic hero prepares to lead an army into battle. Desperate for allies, Telramund and Ortrud plot their next move. Ortrud infiltrates the wedding procession and publicly denounces Elsa’s fiancé, claiming his origins are suspicious. Telramund also steps forward, accusing the knight of using sorcery to secure his victory.
In the bridal chamber, Elsa begins to doubt the origins of her mysterious husband, leading to an argument between the newlyweds. Telramund bursts into the room but is swiftly slain by the knight. The knight then agrees to reveal everything and declares himself Lohengrin, Knight of the Grail, sworn to uphold justice while concealing his true identity. However, because Elsa has broken her vow, he must now depart, and with his departure, Brabant's hope for a new protector vanishes.
Pre-talk
2025/9/4(Thu)18:00 Opera House 2F Lobby
2025/9/5(Fri)18:00 Opera House 2F Lobby
2025/9/6(Sat)13:30 Opera House 2F Lobby
2025/9/7(Sun)13:30 Opera House 2F Lobby
Creative and Production Team
Conductor｜CHIEN Wen-pin
Stage Director｜Sabine HARTMANNSHENN
Assistant Director｜Julia LANGEDER
Set Designer｜Dieter RICHTER
Costume Designer｜Susana MENDOZA
Lighting Designer｜Volker WEINHART
King Heinrich der Vogler｜Andreas Bauer KANABAS
Lohengrin｜Vincent WOLFSTEINER (9/4 & 9/6), Brenden GUNNEL (9/5 & 9/7)
Elsa von Brabant｜Sylvia HAMVASI (9/4 & 9/6), KENG Li (9/5 & 9/7)
Friedrich von Telramund｜Tómas TÓMASSON (9/4 & 9/6), Martin Ng (9/5 & 9/7)
Ortrud｜Heike WESSELS (9/4 & 9/6), WENG Jo-pei (9/5 & 9/7)
Der Heerrufer des Königs｜CHAO Fang-hao
Vier brabantische Edle｜James LAI, CHIEN Cheng-yu, HU Ting-wei, CHENG Yu-hsuan
Vier Edelknaben｜LEE Shih-yu, HO Hsin-pin, LEE Hsin-ying, WEI Tong
Orchestra｜Evergreen Symphony Orchestra
Stage Band｜Kaohsiung City Wind Orchestra
Chorus｜Taipei Philharmonic Chorus
Original production created by Deutsche Oper am Rhein Düsseldorf-Duisburg
|
|
|
©Matthias Jung _ Deutschen Oper am Rhein
Cultural Development Partner
|
Co-sponsor
|
- Price:
9/4-9/5: NTD 800, 1,200, 1,800, 2,200, 3,200, 3,800, 4,800, 5,600
9/6-9/7: NTD 900, 1,500, 2,200, 2,600, 3,800, 4,600, 5,600, 6,600
5/8(Thu)12:00 p.m. - 5/22(Thu)12:00 p.m. 25% Discount for Weiwuying member.
- 5/15(Thu)12:00 p.m. - 5/22(Thu)12:00 p.m. 20% Discount for Audience Overall.
- Presenter: Weiwuying
- Duration is 280 minutes, with two intermissions.
- Performend in German with both English and Mandarin surtitles.
The performance contains intimacy on stage. Viewer discretion is advised.
- Age guidance 7+
- Latecomers must follow staff instructions for entry and re-entry.
- For Group Purchase Discounts, please contact 07-262-6666.
Helpful Guide
- 10% off for Weiwuying Lifestyle member
- Weiwuying Youth member: 25% ticket discount for your first purchase. The additional ticket discount same as Lifestyle members.
※ID and Youth membership card are required at the door. - Weiwuying Unlimited member: 30% ticket discount for your first purchase. The additional ticket discount same as Lifestyle members.
- For details, please see Weiwuying Members Benefit
