Wagnerites from around the world will descend upon Houston when HGO presents Parsifal, the composer’s final opera, full of shimmeringly beautiful music and spiritual and philosophical exploration. The revered masterpiece takes audiences on a mystical journey through a realm where time has no meaning and a group of knights are trying to protect the Holy Grail and their wounded king, Amfortas. He can only be healed by an innocent fool—the titular protagonist—but first Parsifal must undertake a quest to reclaim the Holy Spear, enduring tests including an attempted seduction by a bevy of gorgeous women. The opera will be presented in a stunning, sensual, colorful production from Tony Award-winning director John Caird. HGO Principal Guest Conductor Eun Sun Kim leads a cast of extraordinary Wagnerians including tenor Russell Thomas as Parsifal, soprano Elena Pankratova as Kundry, bass Kwangchul Youn as Gurnemanz, and bass-baritone Ryan McKinny as Amfortas.
Brown Theater
$25 - $210
Four hours and 45 minutes, including two intermissions
Sung in German with projected English subtitles
Richard Wagner
Richard Wagner
A production of Lyric Opera of Chicago, generously made possible by an Anonymous Donor, The Elizabeth Morse Genius Trust, The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust, Marlys A. Beider, and The Kenneth L. Harder Trust.
Janice Barrow
Louise G. Chapman
Mr. John G. Turner and Mr. Jerry G. Fischer
Drs. Liz Grimm and Jack Roth
The Brown Foundation, Inc.
Matt Healey
Beth Madison
Drs. Rachel and Warren A. Ellsworth IV in memory of Warren A. "Chip" Ellsworth III
Muffy and Mike McLanahan
James M. Trimble and Sylvia Barnes
John C. Tweed
Mary Lee and Jim Wallace
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