google-site-verification: googlec7193c3de77668c9.html

Salzburg Festival artistic director secures third 5-year term

Markus Hinterhäuser has been given a third five-year term as artistic director of the Salzburg Festival, extending his tenure in one of Europe’s most influential cultural roles to the longest since Herbert von Karajan’s reign from 1956-89.

JAY-Z’S ‘MADE IN AMERICA’ FESTIVAL CANCELLED FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW

The festival said Thursday that its board of directors agreed to a contract through 2031 with a provision that either side could terminate the deal on Sept. 30, 2029.

Austrian flag

This photograph shows an Austrian flag cast against an overcast sky. (Photo by Maksim Konstantinov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

A 66-year-old pianist who was born in Italy, Hinterhäuser was Salzburg’s director of concerts from 2007-11 and served as interim artistic director in 2011. The festival announced in September 2013 that Hinterhauser would become artistic director on Oct. 1, 2016.

Since Karajan, artistic directors also included Gerard Mortier, who led the 1992-2001 festivals; Peter Ruzicka (2002-06), Jürgen Flimm (2007-10) and Alexander Pereira (2012-14).

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

This summer’s festival is scheduled to include 172 performances from July 19 to Aug. 31 plus 33 youth programs.

See also  'Blue Lagoon' star Christopher Atkins says drinking lost him 'Footloose'

Check Also

Dolly Parton laid to rest as niece Lainey Mae shares heartfelt tribute

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Dolly Parton has been laid to rest, …

Kevin Sorbo says he’s done with California taxes, traffic, negativity

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Kevin Sorbo has officially closed the door …

Dolly Parton recalled nerves meeting Queen Elizabeth II at 1977 royal show

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Country royalty met actual royalty in 1977 …

Leave a Reply

Available for Amazon Prime