This Saturday at 1 p.m., WHRO-FM presents a monumental performance of Richard Wagner’s “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” from the legendary Bayreuth Festival. A masterpiece of German opera, this work combines intricate vocal writing, rich orchestration, and a story that celebrates art, tradition, and the triumph of creativity.
The cast features Georg Zeppenfeld as Hans Sachs, the wise and witty cobbler-poet; Michael Spyres as the young and ambitious Walther von Stolzing; and Christina Nilsson as Eva, the beloved caught in the center of their artistic and romantic rivalries. Supporting roles are filled by Jongmin Park, Christa Mayer, Matthias Stier, and a stellar ensemble, bringing Wagner’s colorful characters vividly to life.
Conductor Daniele Gatti leads the Bayreuth Festival Orchestra and Chorus, ensuring that every phrase of Wagner’s expansive score resonates with power, nuance, and drama.
Experience the grandeur, humor, and musical brilliance of Wagner’s “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” this Saturday at 1 p.m. on WHRO-FM 90.3, and also online through our Media Player.
