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Lots of yellow, lots of glitter: the Bayreuth Festival has started
Regulars in Bayreuth: Angela Merkel and Joachim Sauer. photo
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Applause for Angela Merkel at the Bayreuth Festival. 15 minutes before the performance begins, the former head of government walks the red carpet in Bayreuth.
Perfect timing: Former Chancellor Angela Merkel arrives at the Bayreuth Festspielhaus 15 minutes before the performance begins. Traditionally, wind instruments then line up at the top to play a few bars from the respective Wagnerian music drama and thus draw attention to the imminent start of the performance.