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Mainfranken Theatre, historic theatre site

Wagner’s first regular theatre appointment brought him to Würzburg as chorus master.

Exterior view of the Mainfranken Theatre in Würzburg.

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Aarp65, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

01 / Why this place matters

First theatre years

The post as chorus master was Wagner’s first regular theatre appointment. The historic site therefore represents the practical apprenticeship in which he learned ensemble work, rehearsal routines and stage operations from within.

02 / Plan the visit

Würzburg

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

Practical note

Check opening hours, tours and accessibility on the official website before visiting.
Relevant years
1833 bis 1834
Type
Theatre
Story
First theatre years
Status
Visitor site
Address
Theaterstraße 21, 97070 Würzburg

03 / Related works

From place back to stage.

01Die Feen

04 / Sources and further reading

Read further, then travel.

  1. 01Mainfranken TheaterOpen source
  2. 02Walk of WagnerOpen source

05 / More places nearby or within this story

The route continues.

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