A Rodgers-and-Hammerstein musical rooted in a real story
Manfred and Rainer Honeck, two of nine siblings, are making a rare joint appearance in Salzburg Festival’s Ariadne auf Naxos. The production, directed by Ersan Mondtag, shifts the setting to Mars and streams on Medici. The brothers’ careers include leadership and concertmaster roles in major European orchestras, shaped by a family background of modest means and devoted daily practice.
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The Sound of Music Salzburg museum has opened at the Hellbrunn Palace, highlighting the real von Trapp family story alongside the musical. Elisabeth von Trapp attends, clarifying her father Werner von Trapp’s role and sharing family memories. The exhibition features about 450 objects, including costumes and props, with a centerpiece gazebo from the film. The museum will be open daily until Nov. 1 before a March reopening.