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Sebastian Weigle

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Wagners Great-Granddaughter, Katharina, Makes Her Bayreuth Debut with a Scandalous Production of *Die Meistersinger*!The third installment of Opus Artes Bayreuth Festival project is *Die Meistersinger von Nrnberg*. This landmark project marks the Bayreuth Festival directorial debut of the composers great-granddaughter, Katharina Wagner. The stimulating production by this woman in her twentieswho would later become the festivals general directordivided critics and sparked a fierce scandal. The main cast consists of a lineup of fresh, talented performers, most of whom are making their Bayreuth Festival debut. Be sure to listen for the expressive singing of Voigt (Walter) and For (Beckmesser), both known for their beautiful voices. Weigle, whose reputation as an opera conductor is rapidly rising, brings the production together with his compelling musical direction.Nippon Columbia