CultureHighs and lows as the Bayreuth Festival turns 150
The Bayreuth Festival is marking its 150th anniversary amid controversy involving German-Jewish speaker Michel Friedman. The dispute has cast a shadow over the milestone, but the anniversary also creates room for celebration. Among the planned highlights is an AI-enhanced production cycle of Wagner’s Ring, combining the festival’s traditional identity with new technology.
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Highs and lows as the Bayreuth Festival turns 150
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