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

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.