Bayreuth Festival Tenor Resigns After Publicly Denouncing Katharina Wagner

Reports indicate that Jörg Golombek, a leading tenor in the Bayreuth Festival chorus, has sent an open letter to Katharina Wagner, accusing her of destroying the institution.

The most critical paragraph in his lengthy letter states:

“Festival Choir members all worked voluntarily in Bayreuth, had a keen interest in the continued success of their choir, and were always a reliable pillar of the Bayreuth Festival – instead of building upon that, you have destroyed this unique ensemble.”