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World Premiere in Weimar
- When
- 28 August 1850
- Where
- Staatskapelle Weimar
Lohengrin premiered in Weimar on 28 August 1850, conducted by Franz Liszt at the Staatskapelle Weimar.
The first production took place at the Staatskapelle Weimar under Liszt's direction. Wagner, exiled from Dresden, could not attend. The opera, dedicated to Liszt, was performed as part of Liszt's efforts to publicize Wagner's music.
Sources
- Lohengrin (opera) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02
- Franz Liszt Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-16
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