What is the Bayreuth Festival?
The Bayreuth Festival. A theatre created for a single composer: the Bayreuth Festival Theatre. With an auditorium in which his music unfolds like in no other theatre in the world.
Is there parking at the Bayreuth Festspielhaus?
Due to the pandemic, only one visitor parking lot (parking lot B) is available this year. We recommend all visitors to walk to the Festspielhaus if possible. You can find more information here. A theatre created for a single composer: the Bayreuth Festival Theatre. With an auditorium in which his music unfolds like in no other theatre in the world.
Are the order documents still being sent to Bayreuth Festival?
Due to the again difficult planning, in times of the pandemic, the dispatch of the order documents will still be… The Bayreuth Festival mourns the passing of Karan Armstrong! On September 28, Karan Armstrong, a nationally and internationally highly esteemed singer and vocal coach, passed away.
Where to register for a Bayreuth performance?
At the offices of Bayreuth Marketing & Tourismus GmbH (Opernstrasse 22, 95444 Bayreuth), as well as. Opening hours: Seven hours before the start of the performance until one hour before the start of the performance. The registration process must be completed at least one hour before the performance begins.
What is the Richard Wagner Festival in Bayreuth?
The Richard Wagner Festival in Bayreuth was opened in 1876 with three performances of the complete Ring. It took six years before the next Festival could take place. In 1882 only Parsifal was played (16 performances). In 1951 the Festival reopened after the war. Wieland and Wolfgang Wagner were joint leaders until Wieland’s death in 1966.
Who played Amfortas in Bayreuth?
Ryan McKinny as Amfortas in Uwe Eric Laufenberg’s production of Parsifal. The Richard Wagner Festival in Bayreuth was opened in 1876 with three performances of the complete Ring. It took six years before the next Festival could take place. In 1882 only Parsifal was played (16 performances). In 1951 the Festival reopened after the war.
What makes Bayreuth so special?
“From the earliest days of its festivals, to sing or conduct at Bayreuth was to receive the accolade of greatness in the Wagnerian field. Glance through the programmes of the past and one finds a galaxy of famous names.
Where can I buy Wagner tickets in Bayreuth?
At the ticket office of the Richard Wagner Museum (Haus Wahnfried; Richard-Wagner-Straße 48, 95444 Bayreuth) Opening hours: Monday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.