A romantic opera in three acts by Wagner
(sung in German)
Elsa of Brabant, falsely accused of her brother's murder, is victoriously defended in combat by a mysterious knight who marries her provided that she does not ask his name. But Elsa is curious.... Cast in order of singing:
Saxon, Thuringian and Brabantine nobles. Ladies of Honour, attendants
BAYREUTH FESTIVAL CHORUS chorus-master NORBERT BALATSCH BAYREUTH FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA conducted by SILVIO VARVISO
(Recording made available by courtesy of Bavarian Radio)
The action takes place in Antwerp in the first half of the tenth century.
Act 1 A meadow on the banks of the Scheldt
Act 2 The citadel at Antwerp
5.5* Leslie Stokes reads from Bernard Shaw 's criticism of the first Bayreuth production of Lohenyrin.
5.15* Lohengrin
Act 3 Sc 1: The bridal chamber; Sc 2: The banks of the Scheldt