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Historical siteMagdeburg / DE1834 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.

Historic exterior view of Magdeburg Stadttheater in the 1920s.

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.

Practical note

The historic theatre building does not survive. This is a city and work-history stop rather than a museum visit.
Relevant years
1834 bis 1836
Type
Historical site
Story
First theatre years
Status
Historical location
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03 / Related works

From place back to stage.

02Das Liebesverbot

04 / Sources and further reading

Read further, then travel.

  1. 01Musikland Sachsen-AnhaltOpen source ↗

05 / More places nearby or within this story

The route continues.

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