Episode 2 of 2
Wagner's Objection and Reception
- When
- circa 26 June 1870
- Where
- National Theatre
Wagner could not control the performance due to his residence in Switzerland, yet the first Munich performances were hailed as successes by critics and composers.
Wagner's objection to a Munich performance stemmed from his relationship with Cosima von Bülow, preventing his return to Munich. Despite his absence, the first Munich performances were generally hailed as successes by audiences and critics, with leading composers present greeting the work with acclaim.
Sources
- Die Walküre Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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