Angela Merkel cancels Bayreuth

Angela Merkel cancels Bayreuth

Opera

norman lebrecht

July 12, 2024

The former German chancellor, a regular worshipper at the Wagner festival, has let it be known she is taking this year off. No reason given.

She has missed only one opening night in 16 years.

Her successor  is not that bothered.

Comments

  • A.L. says:

    Given the demoralized state of Wagner singing today combined with the demoralized state of productions there and everywhere, it is no wonder Merkel would rather spend her summer (probably) in Majorca.

  • John Borstlap says:

    But it’s clear! She finally got to understand it all, after so many attempts.

  • Hugo Preuß says:

    You should absolutely show this to Angela Merkel. I am sure that she will be highly amused to be described as a “regular worshipper”. Also: since when does a retired private citizen have to give a reason for not attending an opera opening night?

  • Pedro says:

    Who is singing Isolde, then?

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