Practical note
Today's theatre represents Weimar's performance tradition rather than a fully preserved premiere interior.Welten
Current worldPlaces
TheatreWeimar / DE28. August 1850
Deutsches Nationaltheater
Franz Liszt conducted the premiere of Lohengrin in Weimar while Wagner was living in Swiss exile.
01 / Why this place matters
Exile
A key place for the power of friendship, networks and artistic representation. Wagner could not attend his own premiere.
02 / Plan the visit
Weimar
Always verify opening hours, tickets and accessibility directly with the operator.- Relevant years
- 28. August 1850
- Type
- Theatre
- Story
- Exile
- Status
- Visitor site
- Address
- Theaterplatz 2, 99423 Weimar
03 / Related works
From place back to stage.
04 / Sources and further reading
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