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Bayreuth Festival

July 29, 2011

2011 marked the 100th Bayreuth Festival, a celebration of Richard Wagner's musical legacy. Get to know the divas, unusual productions and high-society guests that make up one of the world's most famous opera events.

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Ein Fan der Bayreuther Festspiele posiert am Montag (25.07.11) vor dem Festspielhaus in Bayreuth mit einem Hut, auf dem das Konterfei von Komponist Richard Wagner (1813 - 1883) und die Zahl 100 zu sehen sind. Die Festspiele werden am heutigen Montag mit einer der Neuinszenierung des "Tannhaeuser" eroeffnet. Die Bayreuther Festspiele finden vom 25. Juli bis 28. August 2011 statt und feiern in diesem Jahr 100. Jubilaeum. Foto: Joerg Koch/dapd
Deutschland Musik Bayreuther Festspiele 2011Festspielhaus TannhäuserImage: dapd

2011 marked the 100th Bayreuth Festival, a celebration of Richard Wagner's musical legacy. Get to know the divas, unusual productions and high-society guests that make up one of the world's most famous opera events. The festival ran from July 25 to August 28, 2011.

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