This opera's sudden scene-change to an open valley in the first act is accompanied by sheep-bells, while a solo soprano and English horn represent a shepherd boy piping a song to "Dame Holda.
This opera's sudden scene-change to an open valley in the first act is accompanied by sheep-bells, while a solo soprano and English horn represent a shepherd boy piping a song to "Dame Holda." The Jockey Club disrupted its Paris premiere because they objected to placing its ballet in the first act rather than the second because that would force them to sit through the entire opera. The baritone sings the "Song to the Evening Star" before seeing a funeral procession in the third act. The title character of this opera causes outrage when he praises carnal love during a song contest against Wolfram von Eschenbach for the affection of Elisabeth. For 10 points, identify this Wagner opera about the titular minstrel's return from Venusberg.
This opera's sudden scene-change to an open valley in the first act is accompanied by sheep-bells, while a solo soprano and English horn represent a shepherd boy piping a song to "Dame Holda.
Tannhauser