N.Y.) Metropolitan Opera (New York
4) Parsifal
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"François Girard's stunning post-apocalyptic production of Wagner's last opera Parsifal trailblazed the way for the Metropolitan Opera's centennial celebrations of the great composer"--Container.
Amfortas, the ruler of the knights of the Holy Grail is ailing from a wound given to him by Klingsor, who had been rejected by the knighthood. A prophecy says that he can only be saved by a "pure fool, enlightened by compassion." Klingsor knows that Parsifal...
6) Die Walküre
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The second opera in Wagner's Ring cycle, in which twins Siegmund and Sieglinde fall in love and are helped by the Valkyrie Brünnhilde.
10) Siegfried
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The third opera in Wagner's Ring cycle, in which the fearless hero Siegfried makes his entrance.
12) Die Zauberflöte
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A young man is enlisted to rescue the Queen of the Night's daughter from a sorcerer.
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Among Wagner's mature operas, this is the only comedy. It is based on a true story of the guild of Meistersingers (Master singers). The town goldsmith announces that the winner of the Midsummer's Day song contest will win his daughter, but must also be or become a Mastersinger. The cobbler Hans Sachs (an actual historical figure) helps Walther compose a Mastersong with which to defeat his rival Beckmesser and win Eva.