Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg

Overview

Wagner’s Meistersinger is a festive opera in its own right, but at the unforgettable performances of the work at the Vienna State Opera in January 2008 the festive spirit literally leapt out into the audience as well. Vienna’s dailies exploded with praise: “a feast of singers” (Der Standard), “grandiose” (Die Presse) and “close on six hours of pure enjoyment” (Der Kurier). The plaudits applied to all the singers from Hans Sachs to the nightwatchman as well as to the chorus and orchestra.

Directed by Otto Schenk

Top cast

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Wiener Staatsopernchor

Chor

Christian Thielemann

Dirigent

Falk Struckmann

Hans Sachs

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Ain Anger

Veit Pogner

Adrian Eröd

Sixtus Beckmesser

Johan Botha

Walther von Stolzing

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Michael Schade

David

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Ricarda Merbeth

Eva

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