Wagner's Son and Contemporaries at Friedrichsforum: Bayreuth Listens to Rare Wagner Works

Rare Wagner Sounds in Friedrichsforum: An Evening of Concerts Between Memory and Discovery

On August 9, 2026, a musical panorama opens in the Grand Hall of the Friedrichsforum, shedding new light on Bayreuth's Wagner legacy. The grand orchestral concert Wagner's Son and Contemporaries highlights rare works by Siegfried Wagner, Hermann Levi, Franz von Hoeßlin, and Bruno Walter – partly as world and Bayreuth premieres. The International Siegfried Wagner Society connects the anniversary year of the Bayreuth Festival with an evening full of discoveries, historical resonance, and sonic tension. ([siegfried-wagner.org](https://siegfried-wagner.org/termine/wagner-dirigenten-als-komponisten/?utm_source=openai))

A Program that Makes Rarities Audible

The evening spans a range from songs and orchestral miniatures to large-scale compositions that rarely appear in the repertoire. The program includes Hermann Levi's 6 Songs op. 2, Franz von Hoeßlin's Chamber Piece No. 2, Bruno Walter's Allerseelen op. 10, as well as works by Siegfried Wagner from Star Command, The Bearskin, and Rainulf and Adelasia; additionally, the Peace Hymn and the Symphony will be performed. The musical direction is taken by David Robert Coleman, along with three soloists, a choir, and an orchestra with international participation. ([siegfried-wagner.org](https://siegfried-wagner.org/termine/wagner-dirigenten-als-komponisten/?utm_source=openai))

Bayreuth Listens More Closely

In Bayreuth, this concert evening carries particular weight. Siegfried Wagner, son of Richard Wagner and a central figure in Bayreuth's musical history, is not just a name here but a creative voice in the room. The production relies on the unique theater atmosphere of the new Friedrichsforum, whose Grand Hall is designed with variable acoustics and a large stage for multifaceted soundscapes. This creates a stage experience that unites historical awareness and vibrant performing arts. ([siegfried-wagner.org](https://siegfried-wagner.org/?utm_source=openai))

The Venue: Modern, Central, and Accessible

The Friedrichsforum is located at Friedrichstraße 19 in the heart of Bayreuth's city center. The Grand Hall is one of the accessible venues of the house; moreover, the location refers to a modern, multifunctional cultural center with variable acoustics, a spacious stage, and a central location near Jean-Paul-Platz. For visitors, the travel arrangements are comfortable, and parking facilities in the Friedrichsforum underground garage are available. ([friedrichsforum.de](https://www.friedrichsforum.de/impressum?utm_source=openai))

Entry, Schedule, and Tickets

The concert is scheduled to begin at 18:00. According to the organizer, the Friedrichsforum opens at 16:30, the hall from 17:30; a concert introduction starts at 17:15. Tickets are available in advance in categories of 28 euros, 39 euros, and 50 euros. Thus, the evening is aimed at an audience that wishes to not only hear rarely performed music but experience it in a carefully curated setting. ([siegfried-wagner.org](https://siegfried-wagner.org/termine/wagner-dirigenten-als-komponisten/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: Those who want to experience Bayreuth beyond the well-trodden paths will find an evening of musical discovery, historical depth, and sonic dignity here. Wagner's Son and Contemporaries promises a concert that brings rare works to light and draws the audience directly into the present of the music. ([siegfried-wagner.org](https://siegfried-wagner.org/termine/wagner-dirigenten-als-komponisten/?utm_source=openai))

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• International Siegfried Wagner Society - Grand Concert: Wagner's Son and Contemporaries
• Friedrichsforum - 150 Years of Festivals / Wagner's Son and Contemporaries
• Friedrichsforum - Venues and Grand Hall
• Friedrichsforum - Contact and Address
• Friedrichsforum - House and Social Media Notice
• Bayreuth Tourism - Friedrichsforum Event Location