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Bayreuth Festival reinstates Holocaust memorial event

Published Saturday, June 27, 2026

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The Bayreuth Festival has reinstated a Holocaust memorial event titled "Silenced Voices," which is scheduled to take place on July 26 before the premiere of the opera "Rienzi." This decision follows a controversy surrounding its earlier cancellation and reflects on the festival's historical ties to Wagner's antisemitism.

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  • A memorial event titled "Silenced Voices" will take place on July 26, before the premiere of the opera "Rienzi".

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Festival's Historical Reflection
  • Deutsche Welle

    The article provides a detailed account of the controversy surrounding the cancellation and reinstatement of a Holocaust memorial event at the Bayreuth Festival, emphasizing the festival's historical reflection on Wagner's antisemitism and the broader issue of antisemitism in Germany.

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