What is Opera of Lohengrin all about?

Lohengrin is an opera in three acts by Richard Wagner, inspired by the medieval German romance Parzival. It tells the story of the titular knight Lohengrin, who arrives in a mysterious boat drawn by a swan to save Elsa of Brabant, who has been falsely accused of murdering her brother. Lohengrin becomes Elsa's champion in a trial by combat and marries her, but forbids her to ask anything about his identity or origin. Elsa eventually succumbs to curiosity, and Lohengrin is forced to reveal his identity and return to the Holy Grail, from which he had come.

This opera is a tragic love story set against a background of medieval chivalry and Christian mysticism. It explores themes of love, duty, and the power of faith, as well as the potential consequences of asking too much. The opera is notable for its innovative use of leitmotifs, which are musical themes associated with specific characters, objects, or ideas, as well as its lush, romantic orchestral music.