Lohengrin: Prelude to Act 3 Flashcards
1
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What follows Prelude to Act 3 in Lohengrin?
A
The famous Bridal Chorus follows it. It’s more commonly known as Here Comes The Bride.
2
Q
Where does the character Lohengrin come from
A
A German legend long before Wagner used it in his opera
3
Q
Who was Lohengrin?
A
He was the night of the holy Grail. He was seen in a boat pulled by a swan to rescue a maiden. She could never ask his identity
4
Q
What’s a prelude?
A
A Musical introduction, usually to an opera.
5
Q
What’s an Opera?
A
A story told through music, generally sung
6
Q
What’s a tragedy?
A
A story with an unhappy ending
7
Q
Lohengrin was first performed on what date?
A
August 28, 1950 under the direction of Franz Liszt
