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TheatreDresden / DE1842 bis 1849

Semperoper

Dresden became the site of Wagner's public breakthrough with the premieres of Rienzi, Der fliegende Holländer and Tannhäuser.

01 / Why this place matters

Dresden years

No other surviving theatre location concentrates three Wagner premieres of such importance. Today's Semperoper occupies the historic opera site.

02 / Plan the visit

Dresden

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

Practical note

Check performances, tours and access with the Semperoper. It can be combined with Graupa as a day route.
Relevant years
1842 bis 1849
Type
Theatre
Story
Dresden years
Status
Visitor site
Address
Theaterplatz 2, 01067 Dresden

03 / Related works

From place back to stage.

03Rienzi04Der fliegende Holländer05Tannhäuser

04 / Sources and further reading

Read further, then travel.

  1. 01Semperoper DresdenOpen source

05 / More places nearby or within this story

The route continues.

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