Salzburg Festival – Page 2

As Ukraine War Goes On, Where Is Teodor Currentzis’s Red Line?

Teodor Currentzis, whose MusicAeterna receives funding from a Russian state bank, has eluded censure at the prestigious Salzburg Festival.

By Joshua Barone

Blomstedt, Herbert Classical Music Salzburg Festival Vienna Philharmonic

At 97, This Conductor Is Modest and Extraordinary

When Herbert Blomstedt, the oldest major conductor active today, led the Vienna Philharmonic, age was only one factor in his remarkable artistry.

By Joshua Barone

Castellucci, Romeo Die Zauberflote (Opera) Hinterhauser, Markus (1958- ) Opera Salzburg (Austria) Salzburg Festival Steier, Lydia

At the Salzburg Festival, Revivals Take Center Stage

The festival’s chief loves inviting productions back, giving attendees another shot at seeing a beloved show, and allowing directors a chance to nail it on the second try.

By A.J. Goldmann

Classical Music Salzburg (Austria) Salzburg Festival Schoenberg, Arnold

At Salzburg Festival, a Polarizing Composer Brings Artists Together

A concert series at the Salzburg Festival, along with other events, will celebrate Arnold Schönberg’s 150th birthday and bring his music to new audiences.

By Rebecca Schmid