Bayreuth Festival: Can Hitler’s favorite opera be reclaimed?
30 Jul 2026, 08:48 GMT
Topic: Culture
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Bayreuth’s opera "Rienzi" premiered under a cloud of controversy — and the arguments haven’t stopped since opening night. Meanwhile, the festival’s AI-powered Ring Cycle provokes a fresh wave of criticism.