Richard Wagner
Tannhäuser
‘Tannhäuser on the Venusberg (1864)’
Henri Fantin-Latour (French, 1836-1904)
Artvee
Contents
Act I, inside Venusberg (the Mountain of Venus), also known as Hörselberg, near Eisenach; A valley below Wartburg Castle
Act II, Song Hall, Wartburg Castle
Act III the valley below Wartburg Castle
Translated by Abigail Dyer © Copyright 2020 All Rights Reserved.
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About the translator:
An historian of Renaissance and Baroque Europe and a classical singer, Abigail Dyer transitioned into translating poetic German operas and art songs. Germans expect to understand every word and nuance of their operas, and it is this immersive experience that she seeks to convey to English-speaking audiences. With her fluency in German, translation expertise, and stage experience, her work aims to assist English speakers in enjoying Germanic operas to their fullest. The work presented here, is her translation of Wagner's 1845 romantic opera Tannhäuser which merges the legends of the medieval poet Tannhäuser and the Wartburg Song Contest, centring on the conflict between sacred and profane love and the quest for redemption through love. You may read more about Abigail on her personal website.
