Hotel and lodging Brunswick / DE 1875

Former Schraders Hotel

Wagner auditioned a singer for Siegfried in Brunswick; a plaque recalls his nights at the hotel.

The building at Gördelingerstraße 7 in Braunschweig.

Image credit

Nerenz, CC BY-SA 3.0 DE / GFDL · Wikimedia Commons ↗︎

01 / Why this place matters

Bayreuth

In Brunswick Wagner auditioned a possible singer for the title role in Siegfried. The stay shows how personally he directed casting and rehearsal planning for the first complete Bayreuth Ring cycle.

02 / Plan the visit

Brunswick

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

Practical note

The site is accessible in public space. Respect private property and residents.

Relevant years: 1875
Type: Hotel and lodging
Story: Bayreuth
Status: Outdoor site
Address: Gördelingerstraße 7, 38100 Braunschweig

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03 / Related works

From place back to stage.

11 Siegfried

04 / Sources and further reading

Read further, then travel.

01Bayreuth Tourismus, Wo Wagner wohnte Open source ↗︎

05 / More places nearby or within this story

The route continues.

Leipzig Site of Wagner's birthplace 1813 Leipzig Alte Nikolaischule 1828 bis 1830 Leipzig Richard Wagner Monument 2013