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Salzburg Festival Responds to Allegations of Unpaid Work

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The Salzburg Festival has released a statement denying the allegations that workers were unpaid for their work. The Festival said, “the Salzburg Festival denies the accusations levied by Mr. Ablinger-Sperrhacke, among others, in the press release dated November 11, 2022. The facts are as follows: the Salzburg Festival was the only major festival in the world to take place in {…}

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Legal Action Threatened Against Salzburg Festival for Millions in Unpaid Wages

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Things are not looking great in Salzburg after several artists seemingly announced their intention to bring legal action against the Salzburg Festival. According to Platea Magazine and Der Standard, lawyer George Strait made the announcement during a press conference in Vienna stating that he would file a legal complaint on behalf of several artists for the lack of payment to {…}

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Audi & Salzburg Festival Extend Partnership for Five More Years

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Audi will remain one of the main sponsors of the Salzburg Festival until 2027, continuing a partnership that goes back as far as 1995. “Both partners are delighted that our cooperation agreement has been extended today through 2027. Sponsors such as Audi guarantee diverse and high-carat program at the Salzburg Festival, as they ensure that the Festival has the necessary {…}

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Salzburg Festival Reports Return to Pre-Pandemic Attendance

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The Salzburg Festival ⁦ has released its final report for the 2022 festival announcing a return to pre-pandemic levels of attendance. The festival reported that 96 percent of seats were occupied this summer. In a statement says Artistic Director Markus Hinterhäuser said, “The most precious thing a festival can achieve is to enable people to come together and essential artistic {…}

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Salzburg Festival Donates 100,000 to Four Charities

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The Salzburg Festival has announced a donation of 100,000 euros to a number of charities. Among those organizations that will be beneficiaries of this donation are “Doctors Without Borders” and “ORF Nachbar in Not,” both of which will receive 35,000 euros each. “Caritas Salzburg” will get 20,000 and “Promente Salzburg” will be the recipient of 10,000. “The Salzburg Festival wants {…}

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Berlin Philharmonic Announces Conductor Change for Proms & Salzburg Festival Concert

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The Berlin Philharmonic has announced that chief conductor Kirill Petrenko has been forced to cancel concerts in Proms and Salzburg. The orchestras said, “due to a serious foot injury and subsequent surgery, chief conductor Kirill Petrenko has been ordered by his doctor to take further rest and therefore will not conduct the second of his two Proms with the Berliner {…}

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Anita Rachvelishvili Releases Statement Regarding Salzburg Festival Cancelation

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Anita Rachvelishvili has released a statement regarding her cancelation at the Salzburg Festival in a production of “Aida.” The mezzo-soprano said, “My dear friends! Since there is lots of misunderstanding and talks about my cancellations in the last few months I wanted to let you know that I am well! My body is not in full singing shape after the {…}

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Salzburg Festival Announces Cast Change for ‘Aida’

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The Salzburg Festival has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of Verdi’s “Aida.” The company noted that Anita Rachvelishvili has canceled her participation in the role of Amneris and will be replaced by Ève-Maud Hubeaux. Hubeaux is a well-known mezzo-soprano who has performed at the Baden-Baden Festival, Paris Opera, Wiener Staatsoper, Berliner Staatsoper, Savonlinna Festival, Theater Basel, and Opéra de {…}

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Salzburg Festival Acknowledges Accident During ‘The Magic Flute’ Rehearsals

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During a rehearsal of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” at the Salzburg Festival, a female extra was seriously injured when she fell off the top stage level. In an official statement the festival said, ‘There has been an accident at work, that has also been reported and is regrettable. In the ‘Magic Flute,’ which is a very complex stage design, we {…}