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Bayreuth at 150: Wagner fans endure heat and discomfort for opera's holy grail

The Bayreuth Festival, which has staged Richard Wagner's operas for 150 years, is notorious for its hot, uncomfortable conditions and near-impossible tickets. Yet devoted opera fans return year after year, treating the Bavarian festival as an unmissable pilgrimage. The piece explores why Bayreuth retains such a powerful hold despite its many inconveniences.

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