From Wagner's 1850 opera Lohengrin, the "Bridal Chorus" (commonly called "Here Comes the Bride") accompanies the doomed wedding of Elsa and Lohengrin. Its ceremonial grandeur made it a wedding classic, though ironically absent from many modern stagings of the opera itself.
The Bridal Chorus, commonly known as "Here Comes the Bride," is a processional piece from Wagner's opera Lohengrin. Its association with weddings began in the late 19th century and persists globally, though its use is often divorced from its original dramatic context.
This iconic processional from Wagner's opera Lohengrin has become a staple of Western wedding ceremonies, though its original context in the opera is far more complex and tragic.
Lohengrin is a Romantic-era opera featuring the iconic Bridal Chorus ("Here Comes the Bride"), often used in Western weddings. It draws from medieval legends and profoundly influenced King Ludwig II of Bavaria, inspiring Neuschwanstein Castle.
The "Wedding March", formally known as the Bridal Chorus, is one of the most recognizable pieces from Wagner's opera Lohengrin. It has become a cultural staple in Western wedding ceremonies despite its origins in a tragic narrative.
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