During their first rehearsal at the Salzburg Easter Festival, the Berliner Philharmoniker familiarize themselves with a fascinating venue: the Felsenreitschule, where Wagner’s Rheingold will premiere on 27 March. In the early 18th century, animal combats were held here before an audience; since 1926, the Felsenreitschule has been used for opera and theatre performances. A hint of adventure surrounds above all the underground passageway used by the musicians.
After initial rehearsals at the Philharmonie Berlin, the orchestra and conductor Kirill Petrenko are now continuing their work at the performance venue and can acquaint themselves with the acoustics of the Felsenreitschule.
