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Society of Friends of Bayreuth

The Society of Friends of Bayreuth is a support organization that has ensured the longevity of the Bayreuth Festival since 1949.

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The Society of Friends of Bayreuth is a support organization that has ensured the longevity of the Bayreuth Festival since 1949, thanks to the support of its 5,000 Friends and numerous sponsors. It gathers enthusiasts of Wagner and his heritage from around the world. Its mission is to maintain Wagner's work and ideals through the maintenance and restoration of the Festspielhaus and the financing of annual productions of the Festival.

History

Since 1949, the Society of Friends of Bayreuth has ensured the longevity of the Bayreuth Festival, thanks to the support of its 5,000 Friends and numerous sponsors. The Society gathers enthusiasts of Wagner and his heritage from around the world – people and companies who are keen to perpetuate and constantly reinvent his grand tradition.

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