In Venus's domain of the Venusberg, the great singer Tannäuser tires of Venus's love and escapes. In a song contest at home on the subject of love, Tannhäuser argues for the importance of physical desire - revealing his sin with Venus, to the people's horror. Elisabeth, whose heart he won long ago, intercedes on his behalf. Tannhäuser is ordered to make a pilgrimage to the Pope to seek redemption. Tannhäuser bitterly returns home - the Pope has refused him salvation. He vows to return to Venus. News arrives that Elisabeth is dead; she has sacrificed herself for Tannhäuser's sake. Tannhäuser realizes the extent of her love and his soul is saved.

TANNHÄUSER Booking Period: 29 April - 15 May 2016 Running Time: 4 hours 20 minutes including 2 intervals Sung in German with English surtitles