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Wagner, Hitler and Bayreuth – Between Myth and History

To mark the 150th anniversary of the Bayreuth Festival, DW's Lukas Stege explores the city where composer Richard Wagner lived and created his greatest works. Wagner revolutionized opera and influenced generations of artists, but there is also a darker side to his legacy including the admiration Adolf Hitler had for him. Join us on a journey through music, history, and one of Europe's most fascinating cultural destinations! 00:00 Intro 02:35 Bayreuther Festspielhaus (Bayreuth Festival Theatre) 06:11 "Silenced Voices" open-air exhibition 06:46 The "Walk of Wagner" through Bayreuth 06:59 Old Town Hall 07:12 Margravial Opera House 08:01 Goldener Anker hotel 08:29 Villa Wahnfried and Wagner Museum Bayreuth 10:04 Haus Siegfried - wha Hitler loved Wagner's music 13:00 Richard and Cosima Wagner's grave 13:19 "Eule" restaurant CREDITS: Report: Kerstin Schmidt, Lukas Stege Camera: Holm Weber Editing: Klaus Hellmig ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to DW Travel youtube.com/dwtravel Would you like to find out more about DW Travel? ▸Facebook: facebook.com/dw.travel ▸Instagram: instagram.com/dw_travel DW Travel is showing you the captivating world of travel. Come along with us to regions and cities in Germany, throughout Europe and to far-away destinations. #richardwagner #bayreuth #wagner #bavaria #germany #travel #classicalmusic #opera