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Gods & Mortals: A Celebration of Wagner

  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Opera House 2700 F Street Northwest Washington, DC, 20566 United States (map)

Feel the thunder of Wagner.

His music transcends opera stages and into pop culture. His stories transport audiences to immersive worlds where music and drama intertwine. Richard Wagner revolutionized opera with his innovative orchestrations and unparalleled theatrical visions. Now, join a special one-night-only celebration of the composer who harnessed the potent power of music.

This sweeping concert features video projections and staged selections from the likes of Tannhäuser, the Ring Cycle, The Flying Dutchman, Lohengrin, Parsifal, and more. Be there when soprano Christine Goerke, tenor Brandon Jovanovic, bass-baritone Derek Welton, bass Soloman Howard, and talented singers from WNO’s Macbeth and Fidelio take on the works of a legend who brought us everlasting stories of gods, betrayal, and love.