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In Bayreuth

July 28, 2011 By Ian Sidden

Currently I’m in Bayreuth, Germany visiting friends Andrew Zimmerman and Susan Maclean. I’ve seen several performances so far (dress rehearsals, which are basically full performances without curtain calls). That the weather has been temperate and not the perpetually rainy stuff of legends has been the cherry on top of an already terrific trip.

Tonight is the premiere of Parsifal with Susan as Kundry. To say I’m excited is an understatement.

Pictures!

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The Festspielhaus from a distance

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Bust of Wagner in the gardens

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View of Wagner's grave and Wagner museum during the grave ceremony on Monday marking the beginning of the festival

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Comments

  1. Rebekah says

    July 28, 2011 at 10:58 pm

    So beautiful! I love that the huge bust of Wagner appears to be scowling. That sculptor pulled no punches.

    I’m so happy that you’re having an adventure.

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