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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.

Practical note

Today's theatre represents Weimar's performance tradition rather than a fully preserved premiere interior.
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.

06Lohengrin

04 / Sources and further reading

Read further, then travel.

  1. 01Stadt WeimarOpen source

05 / More places nearby or within this story

The route continues.

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