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Bayreuth Festival

The annual Bayreuth Festival is dedicated exclusively to the operatic works of German composer Richard Wagner. The five-week series of performances begins each year on July 25 in Bayreuth, Germany.

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Bayreuther Festspiele 2021 I Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg

The Wagner festival: Why it is mythical

The composer himself contributed to building the myth surrounding his opera festival.
CultureJuly 29, 2021
Bayreuther Festspiele, Copyright: picture-alliance/dpa

A brief history of cancelations at the Wagner Festival

Conductor Andris Nelsons called off his opening night performance just weeks ahead. He's not alone.
July 6, 2016
Andris Nelsons. Photo: CTKxPhoto/StanislavxZbynek

Conductor Andris Nelsons leaves Wagner festival in dispute

The conductor Andris Nelsons has surprisingly cancelled his contract with the famous Bayreuth Festival.
June 30, 2016
The Green Hill in Bayreuth

Bayreuth Festival

The 99th edition of the festival closed with a tribute and with some changes on the horizon.
August 30, 2010