Discover the Origins of the "Swan Knight" with Lohengrin! 🦢🎶

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Ahoy, seekers of musical legends! 

Our treasure hunt takes a poetic turn as we journey to the birthplace of Richard Wagner’s Lohengrin—a tale of a mysterious knight, a swan, and the power of destiny. The stirring Introduction to Act III, arranged by McAlister/Reed, will sweep ye into a realm where myths and music intertwine.

🦢 The Clue That Leads Us

"Where the 'swan knight' first graced the stage
Under the baton of a virtuoso friend,
Weaving legends into notes
Amidst Goethe's old haunts."

Our destination is Weimar, Germany, where Wagner’s Lohengrin premiered in 1850, conducted by his close friend and supporter Franz Liszt.

🗺️ A City of Cultural Riches

Weimar is no ordinary city—it’s a cradle of artistic and intellectual brilliance. Known as the home of Goethe, Schiller, and the German Enlightenment, Weimar’s cobbled streets have inspired countless masterpieces. Against this backdrop, Lohengrin took flight, blending the grandeur of Wagner’s music with the cultural prestige of Liszt’s direction.

The tale of the "swan knight," drawn from medieval Germanic legend, was brought to life in this historic city, setting the stage for one of Wagner’s most enduring operas.

🎼 Music That Soars with Majesty

The Introduction to Act III captures the excitement and grandeur of Lohengrin’s journey. Its triumphant brass and soaring strings will transport ye to a world of chivalry and myth, where music paints the legend of a knight led by a swan to rescue a damsel in distress.

🏴‍☠️ Join the Treasure Hunt!

Crack the clues and delve into the history of Weimar and the legend of the "swan knight." Share yer discoveries with #TreasureHunt on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube for a chance to find treasures worthy of a virtuoso.

Don’t miss yer chance to experience the majesty of Wagner live at “Treasure Hunt”. Seats are sailing away faster than a swan on the Rhine—grab yer tickets today via www.kgwo.org.au

The knight beckons, and the next clue awaits. Onward, adventurers!

Clue:

"In a Berlin district where walls once divided,
A band's name was forged,
And their hits turned into precious metal
On global charts."

—Yer Captain of Musical Myths 🎻