Richard Wagner's 'Lohengrin': Four Hours and One Moment
The Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra is embarking on an ambitious multi-year project focusing on the cycle of Richard Wagner's works, starting with 'Lohengrin'.
Maestro Gintaras Rinkevičius: "Lohengrin has the idea of light, without which our world simply collapses"
Maestro Gintaras Rinkevičius discusses the significance of Richard Wagner's late operas and the integration of musical drama, content, and form in his works.
What the anniversaries of Lortzing, Wagner, and Weber reveal about the state of opera
As the anniversaries of Albert Lortzing, Richard Wagner, and Carl Maria von Weber approach in 2026, the challenges of tradition, neglected repertoire, and financial concerns highlight the struggles of German music theater with its heritage.