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Jan 3, 2023Liked by Leidmotief

A small addition to the last part of the text:

The first Bayreuth Ring cycle was supposed to be from 13 to 16 august 1876, but due to indisposition of Franz Betz (Wotan/Wanderer) Siegfried and Gotterdammerung had to be postponed one day. Hence: 13/8 Rheingold 14/8 Walkure 16/8 Siegfried 17/8 Gotterdammerung. The other two cycles went as planned on four consecutive days. (source: Martin Gregor-Dellin - Richard Wagner).

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