Dresden's Semperoper Presents Wagner's Parsifal with Floris Visser's Direction
A new production of Richard Wagner's opera Parsifal has opened at the Semperoper in Dresden. Floris Visser directs the staging, which interprets the work as a magic show. Daniele Gatti serves as musical director, though his conducting has been described as lacking strength. Singer Georg Zeppenfeld, performing the role of Gurnemanz, has received notable attention for his vocal contribution. The production features Michèle Losier as Kundry.
Key facts
- Richard Wagner's opera Parsifal is being performed in Dresden
- Floris Visser directs the production with a magic show concept
- Daniele Gatti is the musical director
- Georg Zeppenfeld sings the role of Gurnemanz
- Michèle Losier performs as Kundry
Entities
Artists
- Floris Visser
- Georg Zeppenfeld
- Michèle Losier
- Daniele Gatti
- Richard Wagner
Institutions
- Semperoper Dresden
Locations
- Dresden