On 16 August 2026, mezzo-soprano Kate Lindsey returns to the Salzburg Festival with her acclaimed recital Thousands of Miles, together with pianist Baptiste Trotignon. The programme explores the rich musical worlds of Kurt Weill, Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Alexander Zemlinsky and Alma Mahler, tracing themes of exile, identity and belonging. Following acclaimed performances on international stages, Thousands of Miles brings together art song, cabaret and theatre music in a deeply personal programme that reflects Kate Lindsey's exceptional storytelling and expressive artistry.
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Piotr Beczała returns to the Grafenegg Festival for a special recital with pianist Sarah Tysman. The programme features songs by Mieczysław Karłowicz, Antonín Dvořák, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Sergei Rachmaninoff, alongside operatic highlights from Rusalka, Eugene Onegin and The Haunted Manor.
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Rolando Villazón returns to Schloss Raesfeld for two open-air performances of Spanish Night on 15 and 16 August 2026. Joined by soprano Charlotte Langner, the festival:philharmonie Westfalen orchestra, and conductor Michael Zlabinger, he presents a vibrant programme celebrating the passion and spirit of Spanish music, ranging from the rich tradition of zarzuela to operatic favourites. Following the overwhelming success of his sold-out appearances in 2025, a second performance has been added for 2026, giving audiences another opportunity to experience Villazón's charismatic artistry in the unique atmosphere of the historic Wasserschloss Raesfeld.
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