He conducted the premieres of two Wagner operas, Tristan und Isolde and Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, in 1865 and 1868 respectively; both were immensely successful.
Dirixiu as estreas de dúas óperas de Wagner, Tristan und Isolde e Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, en 1865 e 1868 respectivamente; acadando ambas un gran éxito.