In one scene of this opera, sheep-bells are heard and the title character watches the shepherd's son
In one scene of this opera, sheep-bells are heard and the title character watches the shepherd's song in praise of Frau Holda. Earlier, the Landgrave proclaims a Tournament of Song at Wartburg, in which the nobles are outraged at the song in praise of sensual love sung by the title character, competing for the central love interest's hand in marriage. Foreboding the death of his love interest, Wolfram sings the baritone aria "O Du, Mein Holder Abendstern" to ask the evening star to guide her to the afterlife. The opening features the soprano aria (*) "Naht euch dem Strande," before devolving into a Bacchic frenzy in Venusberg. Later, the title character falls dead at Elisabeth's funeral procession, while pilgrims inform that the Pope's staff had put forth green leaves. For 10 points, name this opera by Richard Wagner that ends when the title Minnesinger obtains God's forgiveness.
In one scene of this opera, sheep-bells are heard and the title character watches the shepherd's song in praise of Frau Holda.