Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Ulf Schirmer

Richard Wagner’s music, in which the orchestra itself becomes the great narrator, unfolds an impressive soundscape at the Konzerthaus Berlin alongside works by Carl Maria von Weber and Franz Lehár: a musical cathedral full of drama, longing, and grandeur.

Ulf Schirmer will conduct the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra. Klaus Florian Vogt already shares a special Wagnerian history with this orchestra: in 2012, he sang a deeply moving Lohengrin as part of the major Wagner cycle conducted by Marek Janowski and documented on CD.

Klaus Florian Vogt performs as a guest artist at the world’s most prestigious opera houses and at renowned festivals such as the Bayreuth and Salzburg Festivals. The multi-award-winning tenor was most recently honored as “Best Singer” at the 2025 Oper! Awards. Particularly as Wagner’s Grail Knight Lohengrin, he is considered today one of the most compelling voices of his generation—with a charisma and authenticity that bring this role to life in a special way.

Cast:

• Ulf Schirmer, conductor
• Klaus Florian Vogt, tenor
• Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra

Program

Richard Wagner

“Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” – Prelude to Act 1

Richard Wagner

“Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” WWV 96, “Fanget an!” – Walther’s courtship song (Act 1, Scene 3)

Carl Maria von Weber

“Der Freischütz,” “No, I Can Bear This Torment No Longer” / “Through the Forests, Through the Meadows” – Max’s Scene and Aria (Act 1)

Carl Maria von Weber

“Der Freischütz” – Overture to the Romantic opera

Richard Wagner

“Parsifal” WWV 111, “Amfortas, the wound!” – Parsifal’s lament (Act 2)

Richard Wagner

“Parsifal” WWV 111, “Only One Weapon Is Fit” – Parsifal’s Realization (Act 3)

Richard Wagner

“Lohengrin” WWV 75 – Prelude to Act 3

Richard Wagner

“Lohengrin” WWV 75, “In a distant land, beyond your reach” – Lohengrin’s Grail narrative (Act 3)

Richard Wagner

“Tannhäuser and the Singers’ Contest at Wartburg” WWV 70, Overture (Dresden version)

Richard Wagner

“Tannhäuser and the Singers’ Contest at Wartburg” WWV 70, “Inbrunst im Herzen” – Tannhäuser’s Tale of Rome (Act 3)

Franz Lehár

“Friederike,” “O Mädchen, mein Mädchen” – Goethe’s Aria (Act 2)

Franz Lehár

“Giuditta,” “Friends, Life Is Worth Living” – Octavio’s aria (Act 1)