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Meiningen

Meiningen sees a Lüpertz Das Rheingold in vibrant canvases

09/04/202602/04/2026 by Andreas Bücker

Germany Wagner, Das Rheingold: Soloists, Meininger Hofkapelle / Killian Farrell (conductor), Staatstheater Meiningen, 27.3.2026. (AB)

John Heuzenroeder (Loge) © Christina Iberl

Categories International Opera, Opera & Ballet Tags Andreas Bücker, Meiningen 1 Comment

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