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TheatreBad Lauchstädt / DE1834

Goethe Theatre

Here the 21-year-old Wagner conducted Mozart's Don Giovanni in 1834 and began his practical career as an opera conductor.

01 / Why this place matters

First theatre years

An exceptionally preserved theatre from Goethe's era and one of the clearest places for Wagner's early theatrical practice. He also met Minna Planer here.

02 / Plan the visit

Bad Lauchstädt

Always verify opening hours, tickets and accessibility directly with the operator.

Practical note

The theatre forms part of the historic spa complex. Check tours and performance dates before travelling.
Relevant years
1834
Type
Theatre
Story
First theatre years
Status
Visitor site
Address
Parkstraße 18, 06246 Bad Lauchstädt

03 / Related works

From place back to stage.

01Die Feen02Das Liebesverbot

04 / Sources and further reading

Read further, then travel.

  1. 01Goethe-Theater Bad LauchstädtOpen source

05 / More places nearby or within this story

The route continues.

LeipzigSite of Wagner's birthplace1813LeipzigAlte Nikolaischule1828 bis 1830LeipzigRichard Wagner Monument2013