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Bayreuth’s 2025 Production of Wagner’s ‘Meistersinger’ Features a Technicolor Look — and a Twist
- Bayreuth's new production of Wagner's 'Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg' features a twist where Eva takes the medal from Walther and rejects family traditions during the finale.
- Directed by Matthias Davids, the production runs through Aug. 22, showcasing a colorful Hollywood aesthetic with unique staging elements.
- Davids remarked, 'We were always referring to Eva as the prize cow. We said she is sold like a prize cow.'
- Audience reactions showed increased enjoyment, with more smiles observed compared to typical Wagner productions, highlighting a lighter finale.
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My Mother LodeBayreuth’s 2025 production of Wagner’s ‘Meistersinger’ features a Technicolor look — and a twist
BAYREUTH, Germany (AP) — In Wagner's home theater, a twist has been added to the classic opera “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg.” Instead of Walther joining the…
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Bayreuth's 2025 production of Wagner's 'Meistersinger' features a Technicolor look — and a twist
In Wagner's home theater in Bayreuth, Germany, a twist has been added to the classic opera “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg.”.
Bayreuth's 2025 production of Wagner's 'Meistersinger&#
BAYREUTH, Germany (AP) — In Wagner’s home theater, a twist has been added to the classic opera “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg.” Instead of Walther joining the guild of master singers and preparing to marry Eva after he wins the song contest, in Bayeuth’s new version she grabs the medal out of the young knight’s hands, returns it to her father, then leads her future husband offstage for a future forsaking the traditions of their family and city.…
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