from Sunday 18 to Thursday 22 August 2024, 4 nights
Arrangement 22
Hamlet, A. Thomas, the 19.
Bertrand de Billy
Lisette Oropesa
Born in New Orleans in 1983, Lisette Oropesa is one of the most sought-after (coloratura) sopranos of her generation. With her extensive repertoire of roles, she is a guest on all the great stages of the world. The soprano with Cuban roots made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera New York, where she shone in the roles of Susanna (Le nozze di Figaro), Gilda (Rigoletto) and Nannetta (Falstaff). After numerous guest engagements in the United States, she has since conquered the European opera stages, from the Teatro Real in Madrid to the Bavarian State Opera in Munich, from the festival stages of the Arena di Verona to the Finnish Savonlinna. The soprano has also received much applause for her brilliant bel canto role of Lucia in Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, with which she made her house debut at the Royal Opera House in London.
At the International Opera Awards 2020 Lisette Oropesa was nominated in the category Female Singer.
Lisette Oropesa, Eve-Maud Hubeaux, Julien Henric, Stéphane Degout, Jean Teitgen
Felsenreitschule
Jedermann
H. v. Hofmannsthal
Probably no other work is as closely associated with the Salzburg Summer Festival as Hugo von Hofmannsthal’s (1874-1929) "Jedermann. Das Spiel vom Sterben des reichen Mannes." Every summer, in good weather, Salzburg’s famous Cathedral Square is transformed into the beautiful backdrop for the play - which can by now look back on nearly 700 performances. 
Central issue of the Salzburg Festival classic is the timeless question of death and the afterlife. Even Hugo von Hofmannsthal was aware that dealing with death had increasingly moved to the margins of society. A fact that has become even more acute for today’s generation, although the current pandemic shows us how quickly this can change in public discourse. 
As a basis Hofmannsthal used an English play of the 16th century, "Everyman. A Morality Play," as well as various songs from medieval Minnesang. Despite both, classical and medieval references, von Hofmannsthal deliberately created a work free of any time of action.
Jedermann, H. v. Hofmannsthal, the 20.
Robert Carsen
Deleila Piasko, Andrea Jonasson, Philipp Hochmair, Dominik Dos-Reis, Christoph Luser, Kristof Van Boven
Domplatz
Les Contes d’Hoffmann, J. Offenbach, the 21.
Marc Minkowski
French conductor Marc Minkowski was born on October 4, 1962 in Paris. His passion for music began when he was a college student at the Ecole Alsacienne. In 1979, even before his majority, Marc Minkowski joined the Lille orchestra under the direction of Jean-Claude Casadesus. Marc Minkowski performed very quickly in many orchestras, in particular among pioneer ensembles of the Baroque revival such as Les Arts Florissants or the Clemencic Consort in Vienna. Marc Minkowski quickly took an interest in conducting, which he studied in the United States at the Pierre Monteux Conducting School. At only nineteen, Marc Minkowski founded Les Musiciens du Louvre, an ensemble which took an active part in the Baroque revival, before broadening its repertoire by approaching works by Mozart, Rossini, Offenbach Wagner and many others. Marc Minkowski has been director of the Opéra national de Bordeaux since September 2016, his contract is extended until August 2022.
Marc Minkowski - Mariame Clément
Kathryn Lewek,
Benjamin Bernheim
Born in Paris in 1985, Benjamin Bernheim is a lyric tenor whose debut album was released by Deutsche Grammophon in 2019 and has since been followed by a second in 2022. Bernheim is considered an outstanding interpreter of the Italian and French repertoire. After completing his studies, he was accepted into the Zurich Opera Studio. In 2012 he made his debut at the Salzburg Festival, after which he also appeared at the Whitsun Festival in Salzburg. Striking stations in his burgeoning career included the Semperoper Dresden, the Zurich Opera House, the Vienna State Opera, the Royal Opera House and the Teatro alla Scala. In 2019, the young artist made his acclaimed role debut as Duca in “Rigoletto” at the Bavarian State Opera, after causing a sensation as Alfredo in a sensational production of “La Traviata” at the Opéra de Paris with his stage partner Pretty Yende as Violetta. Don’t miss this enchanting voice and make your own impression of this brilliant tenor to whom the future belongs!
Benjamin Bernheim, Marc Mauillon, Christian van Horn
Großes Festspielhaus



Hotel informations for Salzburg 22
Salzburg, Goldener Hirsch Salzburg, Goldener Hirsch
Goldener Hirsch *****
The Goldener Hirsch *****, considered the best hotel of the town, offers 69 rooms and two restaurants of typical Austrian charm. The traditional furniture is perfectly combined with modern equipments. This luxurious establishment has an excellent location in the heart of the old town of Salzburg, facing the Festspielhaus and fifteen minutes walk from the Mozarteum.
Salzburg, Sacher Salzburg Salzburg, Sacher Salzburg
Sacher Salzburg *****
The Sacher Salzburg *****, member of the Leading Hotels of the World, is an internationally renowned hotel where you will appreciate its 111 tastefully decorated, comfortable and elegant rooms. As well as its excellent restaurant, the hotel provides a café where you can enjoy the famous chocolate cake named after its creator. The hotel stands on the banks of the Salzach river with a view of the old town and it is only a fifteen minutes walk from the Festspielhaus and five minutes walk from the Mozarteum.
Salzburg, Sheraton Grand Salzburg Salzburg, Sheraton Grand Salzburg
Sheraton Grand Salzburg *****
The Sheraton Salzburg ***** is ideally located in the town centre and is adjacent to the beautiful Thermal park and to the Mirabell garden. This hotel of 168 rooms is only twenty minutes on foot from the Festspielhaus and five minutes from the Mozarteum.
Salzburg, Altstadt Hotel Radisson Blu Salzburg, Altstadt Hotel Radisson Blu
Altstadt Hotel Radisson Blu *****
The Altstadt Radisson Blu Hotel *****, is situated in the old town. It has 60 single and personalized rooms which are equipped with classical furniture and marble bathrooms. You’ll appreciate its atmosphere and its quiet location on a pedestrianized street, 10 minutes away from the Festival Palace. Its Symphony Restaurant offers Austrian and international dishes with a view of the river Salzach river.
Salzburg, Auersperg Salzburg, Auersperg
Auersperg ****
Under family ownership for three generations, this small but charming city hotel is located in the quiet but central heart of Salzburg. A young dedicated team from all over the world is responsible for the modern impression, excellent service and the incomparable family atmosphere of this hotel.
Salzburg, Die Gersberg Alm Salzburg, Die Gersberg Alm
Die Gersberg Alm ****
No hustle and bustle, no noise, but fresh air and idyllic nature - that’s what you’ll find at the Romantik Hotel Die Gersberg Alm near Salzburg, which is run very personally and which you can look down on from the hotel’s own garden. The 4-star hotel has 40 individual and lovingly furnished rooms, some with balconies. In addition, there are two cosy restaurant rooms with fine Austrian cuisine, which will pamper you (with a small menu) even after the evening performances. When the weather is fine, the sunny terrace invites you to linger. Before the performances you can relax wonderfully at the pool or with a book in the garden.
The city centre of Salzburg can be reached in about 15 minutes by car. We will be happy to reserve your private festival transfers for you on request.



All-inclusive price per person for Salzburg 22
Single room/ night
Goldener Hirsch
4.380,- Euro
60-390,- Euro
Sacher Salzburg
5.560,- Euro
100-330,- Euro
Sheraton Grand Salzburg
3.570,- Euro
90-240,- Euro
Altstadt Hotel Radisson Blu
from 3.120,- Euro
150-290,- Euro
Auersperg
On request
Auf Anfrage
Die Gersberg Alm
2.620,- Euro
120-150,- Euro



The price includes
Overnights including breakfast, good opera tickets, sponsoring fees, travel cancellation expenses insurance.