Critics noted that conducted the massive score with "fabulous precision" and a "great focus on sound and detail". While Warner’s modern staging was described as "interesting" and "dream-like," the musical execution was universally seen as the "prize" of the evening, marking a significant new chapter for the house after decades of the previous production.
Philippe Jordan, leading the Vienna State Opera Orchestra Critics noted that conducted the massive score with
Michael Volle delivered a "grandiose" and "totally believable" performance, lauded for his ability to handle both delicate lieder-like phrases and Wagner’s dramatic outbursts. Boris Kudlička (Sets), Kaspar Glarner (Costumes), and John
Boris Kudlička (Sets), Kaspar Glarner (Costumes), and John Bishop (Lighting) The Winning Cast Boris Kudlička (Sets)
The premiere of Richard Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg on December 4, 2022 , was hailed as a massive triumph, ending with more than half an hour of sustained jubilation from the audience. This new production, directed by Keith Warner , replaced a legendary 1975 staging and was celebrated by both press and public for its musical precision and stellar vocal ensemble. Production Overview Premiere Date: December 4, 2022 Director: Keith Warner
