In May 2026 the Mahler Players will give two semi-staged performances of Wagner’s final work, Parsifal. In 2024 and 2025 we performed Acts 2 and 3 in isolation and we are excited now to take things to the next level. Cast members include the legendary Sir John Tomlinson returning in his signature role of Gurnemanz alongside our fantastic orchestra and chorus, conducted by Tomas Leakey. These will be the first complete performances of Parsifal in Scotland since 2003.
Wednesday 27th* May 2026, 4pm at Inverness Cathedral
and
Sunday 31st May 2026, 4pm at Inverness Cathedral
* changed from the originally-advertised 28th May
During the two intervals audience members will be able to enjoy food and drinks on site from French-Scottish food truck Highland Bouchon or a sit-down meal at the Palace Hotel’s restaurant Eight on the River (Sunday performance only). The Cathedral grounds will be set up with a marquee, extra lavatory facilities and additional furniture for your comfort.
Cast
Gurnemanz Sir John Tomlinson
Parsifal Julian Hubbard
Kundry Magdalena Anna Hofmann
Amfortas Thomas Weinhappel
Klingsor Renatus Mészár
Flowermaidens Catriona Clark, Jessica Leary and Laura Margaret Smith
Tickets are on sale now and range in standard price from £55 – £95, with some concessions as low as £14. Both performances will feature allocated seating.
Running time c. 5h 45m (including intervals). Sung in German with English surtitles. Orchestration for chamber orchestra of 40 players by Matthew King.
Naturally a project of this scope and scale requires a considerable amount of support and we are hugely grateful to our benefactors for your generosity.
If you would like to assist us in realising this project we’d greatly appreciate your help. Donations can be made with PayPal via our Donation page. Alternatively you can get in touch using the contact form on our website (or simply by replying to this email) to discuss ways in which you could help us. There is also the option of becoming a member of the Mahler Circle, our supporters network.
The Parsifal project is supported by Tony Shoults, Inverness Common Good Fund, HRI-Munro Architecture, Gordon Fraser Charitable Trust and the Members of the Mahler Circle. We thank you for your support!
