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.
Category: Salzburg Festival
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In Salzburg, a Cultural Kingdom Where Classical Music Still Reigns
The New York Times – Music:
Every summer, Salzburg, Austria, becomes the center of the classical music world, attracting some 256,000 visitors for a star-studded festival.
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A Conductor Who Wants to Put You ‘Inside the Sound’
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.
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Salzburg Festival Remains a Crammed Summer Stage
The New York Times – Music:
No other festival matches the sheer profusion of classical music, opera and theater offerings at the Salzburg Festival.
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Review: In ‘Amour,’ Putting a Palme d’Or Winner Onstage
The New York Times – Film:
An adaptation of Michael Haneke’s 2012 movie at the Salzburg Festival eschews cinematic realism, instead taking a highly stylized approach.
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“The Greek Passion” Takes Center Stage at the Salzburg Festival
The New York Times – Music:
Bohuslav Martinu’s “Greek Passion” poses a timeless question: when a group of refugees seek protection in a new community, what will the locals do?
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The Baritone Andrè Schuen Performs at the Salzburg Festival
The New York Times – Music:
Andrè Schuen stars as Count Almaviva in the Salzburg Festival’s new production of Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro.”
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Jürgen Flimm, Director of Festivals and Opera Houses, Dies at 81
The New York Times – Music:
He left his mark in Hamburg, Berlin, Salzburg and elsewhere. He also directed a memorable “Ring” cycle in Bayreuth.