Festival goers are warned of hostile Netrebko demo

The Baden-Baden artistic director Benedikt Stampa has sent this letter to all of to night’s concertgoers:

Dear visitors to the Festspielhaus,
On Friday, July 21, 2023, the Festspielhaus will be open from 6 p.m. before the concert with Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov.

Please allow more time than usual to arrive. The authorities have alerted us that there may be protests at the Festspielhaus. Therefore, the admission controls will be somewhat more extensive and lengthy this evening than you are accustomed to.

Please use only the side entrances to the Festspielhaus. The box office at the Altes Bahnhof can also only be reached via the side entrances on this evening.

We are in close contact with the responsible authorities in Baden-Baden. Together we will ensure that your visit to the concert and the legally protected forms of protest can take place in mutual respect and in an atmosphere of understanding.

We are looking forward to your visit and the concert with Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov.
Benedikt Stampa
Artistic Director Festspielhaus Baden-Baden
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