Katharina Wagner
Katharina Wagner is a prominent stage director and the great-granddaughter of composer Richard Wagner. She is well known for her innovative and often provocative interpretations of Wagner's operas, having served as the director of the Bayreuth Festival, which was founded by her ancestor. Her recent production of 'Lohengrin' at the Gran Teatro del Liceu in Barcelona faced challenges due to conflicts with cast members, highlighting the complexities of staging classic works.
Born on Jul 04, 1975 (51 years old)
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Switzerland:
Katharina Wagner is the artistic director and a descendant of Richard Wagner, involved in the festival's programming.
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Ireland:
The headlines were thanks to festival director Katharina Wagner, the composer’s great-granddaughter, who invited - then uninvited - Michel Friedman.
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Switzerland:
Katharina Wagner apologizes to Michel Friedman for the embarrassing disinvitation and commits to addressing the festival's historical connections.
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Austria:
Katharina Wagner made the bold decision to stage Rienzi for the 150th anniversary of the Bayreuth Festival.
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Germany:
Katharina Wagner is the great-granddaughter of Richard Wagner and the managing director of the festival.
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Germany:
Katharina Wagner is the festival director and has decided to hold the memorial concert.
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Switzerland:
Katharina Wagner is the director who reinstated a concert and speech after a public outcry regarding its cancellation.
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Switzerland:
Katharina Wagner addressed the controversy surrounding the invitation of Michel Friedman to the Bayreuth Festival.
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Switzerland:
Katharina Wagner is the artistic director who aimed to stage 'Rienzi' at the Bayreuth Festival.
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Germany:
Katharina Wagner, the great-granddaughter of composer Richard Wagner, invited Michel Friedman to discuss Wagner's antisemitism and the involvement of his heirs with the Nazi regime.
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