A romantic opera that is similar to Shakespeare's various romantic tragedies, this version of “Tannhäuser” comes in three acts. Originally named “Tannhäuser und der Sangerkrieg auf Wartburg”, the difference between this version of the opera and the actual version is actually the ending.

The opera tells of the story of Enrico of Tannhäuser, played by Alan Woodrow and his experiences that is associated with the theme of love. It begins in a nobleman's castle, where a poetic contest dedicated to the theme of love is held. Tannhäuser and his friend, Wolfram Von Eschenbach, played by Ludwig Baumann, are both competing, with Wolfram celebrating spiritual love and Tannhäuser singing a hymn to Venus.

The crowd does not take kindly to Tannhäuser's version of love. Instead, they feel that he has insulted spiritual love and is about to execute him when Elizabeth, who is in love with Tannhäuser, intervenes and stops the execution. Tannhäuser is sent to exile in Rome.

After many years, Tannhäuser returns. Till now Tannhäuser is still obsessed with Venus, and Wolfram has not choice but to tell him that for the sake of her love to him, Elizabeth has offered to live her life as a nun in exchange for her beloved's salvation. In the end, both Elizabeth and Tannhäuser dies.