Richard Wagner, Rienzi in Barcelona

About the Event

Enjoy this concert version of Rienzi, Wagner's splendid early opera, at the Gran Teatre del Liceu, in the heart of Barcelona.

The artistry of the OBC — Catalonia's National Orchestra — and the Liceu unite over this youthful work of Wagner.

Rienzi, der letzte der Tribunen (Rienzi, the Last of the Tribunes; Dresden, 1842) is a 'tragic grand opera' by Richard Wagner. A youthful work, strongly marked by French grand opéra, it is a far cry from the future Wagnerian drama and has been lambasted by «orthodox» Wagnerians. Cola di Rienzo, a historical personage, aspired to rebuild the Roman empire and set himself up as the people's tribune. He was opposed by the aristocracy and received intermittent support from the papacy before being assassinated in the course of a rebellion. Wagner depicted him as a magnanimous Romantic hero, bent on restoring power to the people and greatness to the fatherland, which is destroyed by the intrigues of the powerful and the ignorance of the voluble but petty populace.

Cast:
Christian Franz, Michelle Breedt, Elisabete Matos, Peter Rose, Friedemann Röhlig, Josep Fadó, Werner van Mechelen and Àlex Sanmartí.

Orquestra Simfònica de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya
    
Chorus of the Gran Teatre del Liceu
Polifònica de Puig‐reig

Conductor:
Pablo González






In some areas of the Gran Teatre del Liceu it is possible to be seated with a partially obstructed view of the stage. The Gran Teatre del Liceu recommends Zone 2 for the finest and completely unobstructed view of the performance. The stage is not visable from seats starting in row 2 of Zone 8.  A monitor is provided for following the performance in this section. Only available for operas.