Wagner, Richard. (1813–1883)
Broadside Poster from 1882 "Parsifal" Premiere
A very scarce original broadside poster from the historic first performances of Wagner's last work. "Bühnenfestspielhaus Bayreuth. / Am 26. und 28. Juli / für die Mitglieder des Patronat-Vereins, / am 30. Juli, 1. 4. 6. 8. 11. 13. 15. 18. 20. 22. 25. 27. 29. Aug. 1882 / öffentliche Aufführungen des PARSIFAL. / Ein Bühnenweihfestspiel von RICHARD WAGNER." 29.5 X 44.5 cm. A few creases, well flattened, overall in very fine condition.The opera premiered at Bayreuth under the direction of conductor Hermann Levi on July 26, 1882 after which it was performed 15 times in that first year. Probably the most carefully planned premiere in opera history, the 23 soloists and alternates, the 107 orchestra players and the 135 members of the chorus had been given the score a full year ealier. Among the many great members of Europe's "musical royalty," who made the pilgrimage to Bayreuth for the premiere, were Franz Liszt, Camille Saint-Saens, Anton Bruckner and Leo Delibes. The singers for the first performance, as listed on the present broadside, included Theodor Reichmann (Amfortas), Augist Kindermann (Titurel), Emil Scaria (Gurnemanz), Hermann Winkelmann (Parsifal), Karl Hill (Klingsor), Amalie Materna (Kundry). (3631)
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