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Ep. 91: Parsifal Pre-Performance Lecture

Ep. 91: Parsifal Pre-Performance Lecture

First conceived in 1857 but not finished for 25 y…

Met Opera Guild Podcast

February 7, 201849m 22s

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Show Notes

First conceived in 1857 but not finished for 25 years, PARSIFAL was Richard Wagner’s last completed opera. This monumental work has sparked great debate among music historians and the public alike since its first performance. In this episode, John J.H. Muller examines the musical language and history of this important work.