Salzburg Festival Blog 27 (21 Aug)
After the elation of the Premiere and the late night that followed I would have preferred a lazy morning, but it is not to be, for I have a long-arranged meeting with Landeshauptfrau (Mayoress of the whole Salzburg Region) Gabi Burgstaller. Gabi is a strong, feisty personality and unlike nearly all British politicians (since perhaps Chris Smith and Mark Fisher) is passionately interested in culture. She is proud of the Mozarteum Orchestra and the prominent part it plays not only in the Salzburg Festival, but also in the part it plays in promoting the reputation of Salzburg through its...