'Rienzi': Why this Wagner opera is so relevant today

Bayreuth’s opera "Rienzi" premiered under a cloud of controversy — and the arguments haven’t stopped since opening night. Meanwhile, the festival’s AI-powered Ring Cycle provokes a fresh wave of criticism.

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