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"Die Fischerin" (1776)

Goethe's Operatic Debut at Tiefurt

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Johann Wolfgang Goethe's singspiel "Die Fischerin" premiered on July 22, 1782, in the Tiefurt Castle Park. Dedicated to Johann Gottfried Herder and his wife Caroline, the play incorporates the famous ballad of the Erlkönig.

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The play was specifically dedicated to Herder and his wife.

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Here in the Tiefurt Castle Park, on July 22, 1782, Johann Wolfgang Goethe's singspiel "Die Fischerin" was premiered. This piece was dedicated to Johann Gottfried Herder and his wife Caroline. The play uniquely incorporates the famous ballad of the Erlkönig. Just 40 meters south, you can spot the Musentempel. The park itself sets a historic backdrop, ideal for Goethe's premiere. Imagine the first audience standing here, captivated by the performance in such a remarkable setting.