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Theatre Prague / CZ November 1863

Prague Estates Theatre

During Wagner’s Prague concert visit, The Flying Dutchman was performed in his honour.

Exterior view of the Estates Theatre in Prague.

Image credit

Che, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons ↗︎

01 / Why this place matters

Work and inspiration

The performance of The Flying Dutchman during Wagner’s Prague visit allowed the composer to encounter the local reception of his work directly. The surviving theatre thus connects his visit, performance practice and Prague’s operatic life.

02 / Plan the visit

Prague

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
November 1863
Type
Theatre
Story
Work and inspiration
Status
Visitor site
Address
Železná, 110 00 Praha 1

03 / Related works

From place back to stage.

04 Der fliegende Holländer

04 / Sources and further reading

Read further, then travel.

  1. 01Wagner chronology 1863 Open source ↗︎

05 / More places nearby or within this story

The route continues.

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