Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
Opera in three acts
Lyrics by the composer
in German with German and English surtitles
Lyrics by the composer
in German with German and English surtitles
Acclaimed and hotly debated: Elisabeth Stöppler stages Die Meistersinger as a German Midsummer Night’s nightmare by Hans Sachs and Richard Wagner. The ambivalences of what is perhaps Wagner’s most complex score are not glossed over in favor of comedy, but are preserved and made tangible: “Art that reveals – not by instructing, but by sharpening perception” (FAZ). In this moving and impressive exploration, Wagner’s art opera becomes a reflection on the connection between popularity and populism.
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Duration
l. Act: approx. 1 h. 25 min
Interval: approx. 45 min
ll. Act: spprox. 1 h
Interval: approx. 35 min
lll. Act: 2 h
l. Act: approx. 1 h. 25 min
Interval: approx. 45 min
ll. Act: spprox. 1 h
Interval: approx. 35 min
lll. Act: 2 h
World premiere
1868 in Munich
Premiere of this production
February 2, 2026
1868 in Munich
Premiere of this production
February 2, 2026
Recommended age
from grade 10
from grade 10
There will be a German introduction 45 minutes before the performance at the Upper Foyer (I. Rang).
Advance ticket sales for all announced performances of the 2026/27 season begin on July 13, 2026, at 10 a.m. Tickets will be available online, at the box office, and by phone at +49 711 20 20 90 starting at that time.
Advance ticket sales for all announced performances of the 2026/27 season begin on July 13, 2026, at 10 a.m. Tickets will be available online, at the box office, and by phone at +49 711 20 20 90 starting at that time.
Feb 2026
Mar 2026