Tannhuser sings the praises of Venus and the Pope refuses to give absolution. Elisabeth, who loves Tannhuser and has prayed for his forgiveness, dies of a broken heart and Tannhuser dies of grief at the sight of her funeral procession.
General Note
Sung in German, with English subtitles.
Program notes by David Hamilton and synopsis of scenes in English laid in container.
Videodisc release of performances taped November 22 and December 20, 1982 at the Metropolitan Opera, New York ; originally recorded for telecast.