Practical note
The historic theatre building does not survive. This is a city and work-history stop rather than a museum visit.Historical site Magdeburg / DE 1834 bis 1836
Site of Magdeburg's former municipal theatre
Wagner worked as music director of the Magdeburg theatre company. Das Liebesverbot premiered in the former municipal theatre in 1836.
Image credit
Rudolf Hatzold, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons ↗︎01 / Why this place matters
First theatre years
The place represents Wagner's first full responsibility in theatre, precarious working conditions and the turbulent premiere of his second opera.
02 / Plan the visit
Magdeburg
Always verify opening hours, tickets and accessibility directly with the operator.- Relevant years
- 1834 bis 1836
- Type
- Historical site
- Story
- First theatre years
- Status
- Historical location
03 / Related works
From place back to stage.
04 / Sources and further reading
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