Parsifal
Hallé Orchestra Sir Mark Elder (conductor)
Wagner – Prelude to Act 1 and Act 3 of Parsifal
For his final masterpiece, Wagner turned away from themes of power and romantic love towards the sacred realm, aiming to compose a work in which ‘the most sublime mysteries of the Christian faith are openly presented on stage’. His ‘festival play of consecration’ re-tells the ancient story of Parsifal, a ‘holy fool’ made wise through pity and redeemed by a simple act of compassion. Act III is the spiri
Time : 19:30pm
Tickets : £20 - £50.
York Minster North Yorkshire YO1 7HH
Wed 17 Apr 2019