Regardless of his unquestioned musical talent, Barenboim gained additional world fame for playing in Israel in 2001 some works of Richard Wagner, an author often associated with the Nazi regime.

A renowned artistic director in her own right, Wagner will present 'Lohengrin' at Barcelona’s Teatre Liceu from 17 -30 March.

Did you know? Barenboim guest-conducts at the annual Wagner festival at Bayreuth, where he has achieved fabulous musical results down the years.