Hinterhauser, Markus (1958- )

Salzburg Festival Fires Its Artistic Director

The New York Times – Music:

The board terminated Markus Hinterhäuser’s contract early, leaving the leadership of the world’s largest classical music festival in limbo for now.

The New York Times – Music:

Maxime Pascal, a latecomer to classical music, forged an unusual path to the podium that has paid off for him and for audiences.

The New York Times – Music:

No other festival matches the sheer profusion of classical music, opera and theater offerings at the Salzburg Festival.

The New York Times – Music:

“Our present reality seems to be completely out of joint with universal bonds and perspectives,” the festival’s artistic director said.

The New York Times – Music:

With surprising concerts performed at the highest level, the Ouverture Spirituelle is part of the Salzburg Festival but outshines it.

The New York Times – Music:

Romeo Castellucci directs, and Teodor Currentzis conducts, an unusual double bill of a Bartok classic and an Orff rarity at the Salzburg Festival.

The New York Times – Music:

Teodor Currentzis and the ensemble MusicAeterna have faced backlash in the West over their partnership with a state-owned bank in Russia.