Denis Macshane

Diary – 8 September 2007

A lifetime’s ambition is fulfilled as I get to hear and see Wagner in Bayreuth...

issue 08 September 2007

A lifetime’s ambition is fulfilled as I get to hear and see Wagner in Bayreuth…

Bayreuth
A lifetime’s ambition is fulfilled as I get to hear and see Wagner in Bayreuth. After 1945 it was touch and go whether enough support could be found to get the Bayreuth Festspielhaus back on its feet for the month-long festival of Wagner operas.

GIF Image

Disagree with half of it, enjoy reading all of it

TRY 3 MONTHS FOR $5
Our magazine articles are for subscribers only. Start your 3-month trial today for just $5 and subscribe to more than one view

Comments

Join the debate for just £1 a month

Be part of the conversation with other Spectator readers by getting your first three months for £3.

Already a subscriber? Log in