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TURANDOTGIACOMO PUCCINI

OPERA ON THE LAKE

tinued to wrestle with for years. He was un-happy with the text supplied by his librettists, and sketched out a number of possibilities. The opera was left incomplete on Puccini’s death in 1924, and his colleague Franco Alfano composed an ending on the basis of the sket-ches. Puccini had wanted to create something exceptional, going beyond his famous operas La bohème, Tosca and Madame Butterfly. The Chinese setting, stirring choral scenes, and characters overpowered by their emotions are the distinguishing features of this work. The riddle scene develops into a musical contest between soprano and tenor. With a sure hand for dramatic effect Puccini makes his rapt lovers reach for the stars. On the lake stage there is nothing to block the way...

Conductor Paolo Carignani, a passionate aficio - nado of Italian opera, will be making his debut at the Bregenz Festival. So, too, will director and stage designer Marco Arturo Marelli, who is in great demand internationally. Marelli has an intimate knowledge of Turandot following his productions in Stockholm and Graz, and now takes up the challenge of directing it on the lake stage at Bregenz.

essun dorma«, one of the most famous arias for tenor, was written by Giacomo

Puccini for his last opera Turandot. The Chinese princess Turandot has commanded that no one is to sleep – »Nessun dorma« – for the night because by daybreak she has to find out the name of a mysterious prince – or else return his love. So far she has kept men away by means of a brutal oath: any man that wants to conquer Turandot must first solve three riddles; and if he fails he is beheaded. The unknown prince is undeterred by the many candidates who have already been put to death, and by the warnings of her father and her ministers. Like so many men before him he is spellbound by her appearance. He’s the first to solve all three riddles. But he desires more than just to win Turandot: he wants her heart. So he sets her the riddle of his own identity. If she discovers his name by mor-ning, he’s ready to go to his death. Another woman, Liù, knows his name but movingly prefers to take her own life than reveal her secret – she loved the prince too much.

The ecstatic love that then inflames Turandot and Calaf was a problem the composer con-

When it comes to presenting overwhel-ming music theatre in glorious natural sur-roundings, no place in the world rivals the lake stage at the Bregenz Festival... It looks like a backdrop – unreal, too beautiful to be true ... Great cinema. In this case: great opera.

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Lyric drama in three acts and five scenes |

Libretto by Giuseppe Adami and Renato

Simoni after the play by Carlo Gozzi |

Sung in Italian with German surtitles

PREMIERE 22 July 2015 – 9.15 p.m.

FURTHER PERFORMANCES

24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 31 July – 9.15 p.m.1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21, 22, 23 August – 9 p.m.

SEEBÜHNE | FESTSPIELHAUS

MUSIC DIRECTOR Paolo Carignani / Giuseppe Finzi | STAGE DIRECTOR & STAGE DESIGNER Marco Arturo Marelli | COSTUME DESIGNER

Constance Hoffman | LIGHTING DESIGNER Davy Cunningham | CHOIR DIRECTOR Lukáš Vasilek

VIENNA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAPRAGUE PHILHARMONIC CHOIRBREGENZ FESTIVAL CHOIR

The cast for specific evenings will be published in mid July 2015 on www.bregenzerfestspiele.com | Perfor-mance rights: Ricordi, Milan | Theatrical distributor for Austria: Universal Edition | Information subject to change, correct as of July 2014

OPERA ON THE LAKE 2015

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hat do we long for when we love? Can our longings possibly be recognised

and fulfilled by another person? Are we in search of ourselves or do we want to merge with the other person? The author, composer and draftsman E. T. A. Hoffmann scrutinised our longings, fantasies and dreams, and peered into the abyss as few others have done. Two French writers turned the author himself into the main character of his stories and cut the ground from under his, and our, feet.

Who does Hoffmann want to love? The doll, the singer, the prostitute? Or in fact just himself ? The German-born composer Jacques Offenbach, who enjoyed great success in Paris as an operetta composer and cello virtuoso, reworked this fascinating play as something midway between grand opéra, light-hearted operetta and Romantic blood-curdler. The dark fate of the main character was shared by the work itself: Offenbach died before he was able to com-plete Les Contes d’Hoffmann, and after his death two theatres burned down in Paris

and Vienna with many scores being destroyed. Music from Les Contes d’Hoffmann continues to surface around the world today, which generally only serves to make the opera even more of a puzzle than it was before.

For decades this enigmatic work has exer-cised a great fascination on director Stefan Herheim. Which is one reason why he hasn’t dared stage it yet. Now, for the Bregenz Festival, Herheim is getting together with the conductor Johannes Debus and his team to search for a way of telling these unfinished tales right to the end and presenting the bizarre mechanics of human existence on stage.

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OPERA AT THE FESTSPIELHAUS 2015

THE TALES OF HOFFM ANN

JACQUES OFFENBACH

Fantastic opera in five acts | Libretto

by Jules Barbier after the play by Jules

Barbier and Michel Carré | Sung in

French with German surtitles

PREMIERE 23 July 2015 – 7.30 p.m.

FURTHER PERFORMANCES

26 July – 11 a.m. 30 July, 3 & 6 August – 7.30 p.m.

FESTSPIELHAUS

MUSIC DIRECTOR Johannes Debus STAGE DIRECTOR Stefan Herheim STAGE DESIGNER Christof Hetzer COSTUME DESIGNER Esther Bialas CHOIR DIRECTOR Lukáš Vasilek DRAMATURG Olaf A. Schmitt

VIENNA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAPRAGUE PHILHARMONIC CHOIR

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PRICES The Tales of Hoffmann

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the premiere there is a different seating plan.

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In love? The devil take me if that ever happens!

HOFFMANN IN THE TALES OF HOFFMANN

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VORARLBERG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

ORCHESTRALCONCERTS 2015

9 AUGUST 2015 – 11 A .M . | FESTSPIELHAUS

CONDUCTOR Gérard Korsten

Richard Wagner Wesendonck LiederJohannes Brahms Symphony No. 4 in E minor Op. 98

ore music by the composers of this summer’s two operas can be heard in

the orchestral concerts. Before his first opera Puccini composed a mass, which was publis-hed after his death under the title Messa di Gloria. In Paris, Offenbach was a celebrated cello virtuoso in the fashionable salons, where audiences were thrilled by the »Liszt of the cellos«. His captivating Cello Concerto demands great virtuosity and energy from the soloist. In addition, just one year after its

world premiere at the Cologne Philharmonie, Miroslav Srnka’s latest orchestral work will be performed for the first time in Austria, where his Piano Concerto not long ago received its world premiere at the Wiener Musikverein. In the Vienna Symphony Orchestra concerts, its new chief conductor Philippe Jordan will be joined by the American chief conductor of the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra, James Gaffigan, and the chief conductor of Finnish National Opera, Mikko Franck.

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CONDUCTOR Mikko Franck | TENOR Rafael RojasBARITONE Thomas Oliemans | PRAGUE PHILHARMONIC

CHOIR | BREGENZ FESTIVAL CHOIR

Luciano Berio Solo for Trombone and OrchestraGiacomo Puccini Messa di Gloria

27 JULY 2015 – 7.30 P.M . | FESTSPIELHAUS

CONDUCTOR James Gaffigan | CELLO Jérôme Pernoo

Jacques Offenbach Concerto for Cello and Orchestra Concerto militaire

Miroslav Srnka No Night No Land No Sky, Austrian premiere Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy Symphony No. 4 Italian


CONDUCTOR Philippe Jordan | VIOLIN Nicolaj Znaider

Johannes Brahms Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D major Op. 77Franz Schubert Symphony No. 8 in C major Great D 944

VIENNA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

PRICES VORARLBERG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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PRICES VIENNA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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rollasse il mondo, voglio Turandot!« The unknown prince in Giacomo Puccini’s

last opera expresses the foolishness of love in stark terms: »The world can collapse – I want Turandot!« Heedless of the warnings, Calaf has accepted the Chinese princess’s challenge of the three riddles – and has solved them, the first man ever to do so. Now Turandot is his for the taking, but what he desires is her genuine love.

Opera has always sought extremes. Orpheus was the first operatic hero to conquer death; Calaf escapes Turandot’s death sentence by being able to answer her questions. In musical terms the two characters engage in a fierce duel for the highest, longest and most beautiful notes. The great expressive power of the score is as important to director and stage designer Marco Arturo Marelli as the unconditionality of Calaf ’s love. Puccini’s Turandot is unique for its musical dimension, its exotic mystery, the spectacular choral scenes and not least for »Nessun dorma«, one of the most famous arias in the world.

There’s also foolishness in the loves of author E. T. A. Hoffmann, in Jacques Offenbach’s The Tales of Hoffmann. But who does he love? The characters from his own stories – the puppet, the singer, the prostitute? Then isn’t it only himself that he loves? This wondrous work is to be staged by Stefan Herheim, one of the most exciting directors of our time.

More Puccini and Offenbach can be heard in the orchestral concerts. Before composing his first opera Puccini wrote a big Mass. Offenbach conquered the salons of Paris as a virtuoso cellist; his captivating Cello Concerto was fully rediscovered only a few years ago. I am looking forward to all kinds of discoveries in my first summer at the festival.

Elisabeth SobotkaArtistic director

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PRICES &SEATING PLAN

TICKET VALIDITY IF THE OPEN-AIR PERFORMANCE IS CANCELLED OR TAKES PLACE INDOORS

Bregenz Festival policy is to proceed with open-air performances even if the weather looks inclement, and we wish to stress that performances will go ahead on the lake even in the event of light rain. We therefore recommend visitors to bring waterproof clothing, but not umbrellas, because since obscure the view.

TICKETS FOR CATEGORY 1, FESTIVAL- LOUNGE AND PREMIUM-TICKETS

If the lake performance is cancelled or aban-doned after less than 90 minutes, these tickets are valid for the semi-staged version in the Festspielhaus and are not refundable.

TICKETS FOR CATEGORIES 2 TO 5

are valid only for lake performances. If a per-formance is transferred to the Festspielhaus, ticket holders will be refunded the ticket value if the open-air performance does not take place at all or is abandoned after less than 60 minutes.

PRICES Turandot

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Sun-Fri | EUR 122 97 76 50 29

Sat | EUR 142 119 97 76 50

Premium-Ticket

Sun – Fri: EUR 212 | Sa: EUR 222

Festspiel-Lounge

Sun – Fri: EUR 298 | Sa: EUR 312

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FESTIVALLOUNGE

An unforgettable festival evening for connoisseurs

PREMIUMTICKET

VIP comfort for individualists

he Festival Lounge offers you and your guests every opportunity for an exclu-

sive evening at the Bregenz Festival. As a Festival Lounge guest you park in a reserved parking area within walking distance of the Festspielhaus. Our hostesses welcome you with an aperitif and then take you on a backstage tour during which you can find out all about the Bregenz Festival. After this comes the culinary highlight of the evening, the festival dinner. Then, equipped with a programme booklet as well as opera glasses if you wish, you will be conducted to your upho-lstered seat in the covered viewing area of the Festival Lounge. After the show you will be presented with a photo as a personal souvenir of the special occasion, and you can relax and reflect on the evening over a farewell drink.

If the performance on the Seebühne is can-celled, your Festival Lounge ticket is also valid for the semi-staged, indoor perfor-mance of Turandot in the Festspielhaus.

Premium Ticket offers special privi-leges to make your visit to the Bregenz

Festival a memorable occasion for you and your friends. As a Premium guest you park in a reserved parking area within walking distance of the Festspielhaus. Our hostesses welcome you to the Lounge, a covered vie-wing area with upholstered seating. There a programme booklet and if you wish opera glasses too will be waiting for you. Your evening at the festival ends with a farewell drink plus finger food. If the performance on the Seebühne is cancelled, your Premium ticket is of course also valid for the semi- staged, indoor performance of Turandot in the Festspielhaus.

THE SERVICES INCLUDE

› reserved parking area near the Fest-spielhaus (about five minutes’ walk)

› aperitif with finger food

› guided tour behind the scenes

› four-course dinner (including table drinks)

› libretto and programme booklet

› CD of Turandot

› opera glasses

› upholstered seat in the exclusive, covered viewing area of the Festival Lounge

› farewell drink with finger food

› souvenir photo

THE SERVICES INCLUDE

› reserved parking area near the Fest-spielhaus (about five minutes’ walk)

› upholstered seat in the exclusive, covered viewing area of the Festival

Lounge

› opera glasses

› programme booklet

› farewell drink with finger food

PRICESFESTIVAL LOUNGE

Sun – Fri: EUR 298Sat: EUR 312

PRICESPREMIUM TICKET

Sun – Fri: EUR 212Sat: EUR 222

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SCHEDULE2015

JULY 2015

AUGUST 2015

WED July 22 9.15 p.m. Turandot Seebühne | Festspielhaus

THU July 23 7.30 p.m. The Tales of Hoffmann Festspielhaus

FRI July 24 9.15 p.m. Turandot Seebühne | Festspielhaus

SAT July 25 9.15 p.m. Turandot Seebühne | Festspielhaus

SUN July 26 11.00 a.m. The Tales of Hoffmann Festspielhaus

9.15 p.m. Turandot Seebühne | Festspielhaus

MON July 27 7.30 p.m. Orchestra concert Festspielhaus

TUE July 28 9.15 p.m. Turandot Seebühne | Festspielhaus

WED July 29 9.15 p.m. Turandot Seebühne | Festspielhaus

THU July 30 7.30 p.m. The Tales of Hoffmann Festspielhaus

FRI July 31 9.15 p.m. Turandot Seebühne | Festspielhaus

SAT August 1 9.00 p.m. Turandot Seebühne | Festspielhaus

SUN August 2 11.00 a.m. Orchestra matinee Festspielhaus


MON August 3 7.30 p.m. The Tales of Hoffmann Festspielhaus

TUE August 4 9.00 p.m. Turandot Seebühne | Festspielhaus

WED August 5 9.00 p.m. Turandot Seebühne | Festspielhaus

THU August 6 7.30 p.m. The Tales of Hoffmann Festspielhaus

FRI August 7 9.00 p.m. Turandot Seebühne | Festspielhaus





WED August 12 9.00 p.m. Turandot Seebühne | Festspielhaus

THU August 13 9.00 p.m. Turandot Seebühne | Festspielhaus



SUN August 16 9.00 p.m. Turandot Seebühne | Festspielhaus






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EXPERIENCE

INSPIRING LANDSCAPES

The landscapes between Lake Constance and the over 2,000 metre high mountains are a feast for the eyes. Visitors who enjoy exercise can hike or take a cable car up the mountains and get glorious views. Themed hiking trails, some with interactive stopping points, tell stories. Aesthetically designed footpaths appeal to the senses.

BREGENZ

The attractive town on the shore of Lake Constance boasts many museums. Works by contemporary artists are displayed at Kunsthaus Bregenz, which was built by Swiss architect Peter Zumthor. Changing exhibi-tions can be seen at Vorarlberg Museum. Original: its facade is decorated with over 16,000 concrete petals. The top floor contains a unique »showroom« with an enor-mous window affording a panoramic view of Lake Constance. From Bregenz harbour, freight and passenger ships head for destina-tions around Lake Constance. The town lies at the foot of Pfänder Mountain, which can be ascended using a cable car.

DORNBIRN

A popular destination in Dornbirn is inatura, an interactive natural history centre with science zones. The Rolls-Royce Museum con-tains the world’s largest collection of motor cars of that luxury brand. Karren Mountain, right on Dornbirn’s doorstep, can be ascen-ded by cable car to the glass-walled Panorama Restaurant, which offers fantastic views.

HOHENEMS

The Jewish Museum in Hohenems explores historical and topical subjects in its per-manent exhibition and special exhibitions. There are regular guided tours through the carefully renovated Jewish quarter. Hohenems also hosts some of the concerts of the Schubertiade; the festival’s principal location is Schwarzenberg in Bregenz Forest.

FELDKIRCH

The medieval town abounds in cobbled streets and shady arcades. The tourist office Feldkirch Tourismus offers a range of interesting themed tours. Find out about the local history in the museum inside Schattenburg castle, which towers above the town. From the keep there are specta-cular views of the surrounding scenery.

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Experience grand opera, open-air, on the shores of Lake Constance. Stroll through bustling country towns and villages. Admire the mix of traditional and modern wooden architecture. Give free rein to your thoughts in the invigorating mountain climate. Vorarlberg invites its visitors to make new discoveries and experience some really special moments.

ARCHITECTURAL SURPRISES

Towns and villages contain a surprising number of interesting buildings. Nowhere else in Austria is so much well-designed contemporary architecture to be found in so small an area. Many hotels have been refurbished in this new style in recent years. Thanks to natural materials the rooms have a comfortable welcoming feel.

HIGH- QUALITY AMBIENCEBoth in town and in the countryside, many of the hotels are family-run and stand out for their inviting, personal atmosphere. The cooking is amongst the best in Austria. It largely relies on regionally sourced produce – from Lake Constance fish to the well-known hard cheese Bergkäse.

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DINING AT THE FESTIVAL

PRICE

per group of 20 people or less: EUR 140from 21 participants (per person): EUR 7

Tours for school groups are free of charge.If there are more than 30 participants

the group will be divided.

OPENING TIMES

Gastronomiepark open from 22 July to 23 August 2015, from 6 p.m. on days

with a lake stage performance.Restaurant »buehnedrei« from 11 a.m.

RESERVATIONS

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TOURS FOR GROUPS

On a 50 minute tour you can get to know the world’s biggest lake stage and the Festspiel-haus. Take a look behind the scenes and learn all about the history and evolution of the Bregenz Festival. At the same time you will find out about the current productions.

BOOK YOUR GROUP TOUR ONLINE

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Here you will find out what dates are free and what group sizes are still possible

evenTZ Hospitality provides a complete menu for private, corporate and cultural events of all sizes. Everything from the amuse-gueule to the digestif. For the coming festival season, Zoltan Toth’s team have spared no effort to ensure they can satisfy the festival visitor’s every gastronomic wish. For groups of 20 peo-ple or more, evenTZ Hospitality has created an array of special arrangements. We have a wide hospitality portfolio that caters to all tas-tes – whether you prefer the generous buffet in the Gourmet Tent, choose a Festival Menu or dine à la carte in the restaurant »buehne-drei« which serves fresh, seasonal and regional produce – guaranteeing sustainability. evenTZ Hospitality would be delighted to draw up an offer tailor-made for your group.

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in the Festspielhaus at 7 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. on the evening of performance.

FOR OPERA AND CONCERTS IN THE FESTSPIELHAUS

in the Festspielhaus one hour before the performance begins.

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Rehearsals, construction work and adverse weather may cause restrictions in the tour

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PUBLIC TOURS

Starting on 22 July, guided tours take place daily at 10.30 a.m., 11.30 a.m., 12.30 p.m., 1.30 p.m., 2.30 p.m. and 3.30 p.m. (limited ticket availability). From 1 June to 21 July a guided tour is offered every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 p.m.

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Coach drivers or coach party organisers (of groups of 20 people or more) receive a free admission ticket, depending on availability. Free tickets can now only be applied for in writing. The tour operator will be sent e-tickets three days in advance of the per-formance. These tickets are printed with the

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WORKSHOP THEATRE: This space has multiple functions – as a rehearsal stage for the opera on the lake stage, a venue for events of the contemporary arts series as well as a club for opening-night parties.

GOURMET EVENTZELT: The restaurant in the tent serves everything from a refreshing aperitif to a scrumptious three-course meal.

STRANDBAD BEACH RESORT:First sun bathe and swim, and in the evening go to the opera! The lake stage stood here until it moved to its present location in 1979.

STAGE TOWER:The stage tower stores pieces of scenery for the opera in the Festspielhaus, while the administrative wing contains offices, some with a view ofthe lake.

LAKE STAGE: Turandot – Any man who wants to conquer Turandot has to solve three riddles. Make yourown try!

CASINO:

At Casino Bregenz you'll find everything under one roof: a choice of international games, a restaurant and an entertainment programme.

PLAYGROUND: Sand castles instead of stage sculptures for the little ones!

PARKPLATZ OST:

Directly in front of the opera house doors, this car park is a mere minute's walk away.

LANDING STAGE:Cross Lake Constance in relaxing style on board a ship that docks directly at the stage.

KONSTANZ

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BREGENZ TRAINSTATION: Conveniently located just five minutes' walk from the festival grounds.

GONDOLA HARBOUR: Birthplace of the Bregenz Festival. In 1946, the first production was mounted here on two gravel barges. Today paddle and rowing boats can be rented here.

RED SUNSHADE: Identifiable by their red sunshades, the mobile festival stands sell programme booklets, cushions, postcards and much more.

PARKPLATZ WEST: Car and bus park located just five minutes' walk from the festival grounds.

RESTAURANT BUEHNEDREI:

A festival for the palette, open daily from 11.00 a.m.

MEETING POINTFOR STAGE TOURS: Tours of the world's largest lake stage can be booked for groups or individuals. Tickets at the Ticket Center.

TICKET CENTER: Tickets to events, festival-related gifts and friendly information are available here.

AUDITORIUM: With a seating plan modelled on an ancient amphitheatre, the auditorium offers a superlative view from each one of the 6,769 seats and an audio experience unmatched anywhere in the world.

PROMENADE:Green meadows, trees, flower displays and fine views make the promenade lovely place to go for a stroll. Bregenz town centre is just over five minutes' walk from here.

MAIN ENTRANCE:

This way to the seating categories A B C D & E. For F G & H the entrances are about 50 metres further to the right.

PLAZA IN FRONT OF THE FESTSPIELHAUS: A good place to stroll and enjoy views of Lake Constance, or just to relax and admire modern sculpture.

FESTIVAL GROUNDS

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ARRIVING BY COACH

Please consult the map to locate parking for coaches right. Parkplatz West and »Remise« are only five minutes’ walk from the Festival grounds. There is a charge for parking spaces for coaches.

ARRIVING BY CAR

For guests arriving by car there are several big car parks in Bregenz. Please look out for the parking management system on approach roads to the town: they will guide you to car parks with free spaces (NB: most car parks charge).

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

An admission ticket to a Bregenz Festival event entitles the holder to free travel by bus and by rail within the Vorarlberg Public Trans-port Network on the day of the event. For the return journey after a performance on the lake stage there is an additional train service to Bludenz and Lindau as well as a bus service to Lustenau, Bregenz Forest and Gaißau Grenze.

ARRIVING BY SHIP FROM LINDAU

A passenger ship operates on the days of a lake stage performance to ferry guests from Lindau to Bregenz and back again after the show. The ship moors directly at the lake stage. Tickets for the crossing can be ordered when you reserve tickets for the Bregenz Festival.

www.bregenzerfestspiele.com

PADDLE STEAMER »HOHENTWIEL«

Begin an unforgettable evening at the festival in leisurely style on board the paddle steamer »Hohentwiel«. During the voyage you can enjoy a four-course festival dinner and disembark directly at the lake stage.

www.hohentwiel.com

VINTAGE TRAIN » CHURCHILL«

On certain dates the vintage train »Roter Doppelpfeil Churchill« brings guests from Zurich direct to a performance of Turandot.

www.sbb.ch/bregenzerfestspiele

Information subject to change; correct as of July 2014

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EXTENDED PURCHASE OP TION

If you do not wish to purchase reserved tickets within the time-limits indicated, we will offer you an extended purchase option if the ticket sales situation permits. Please note that, should we not hear from you by the end of the option period, the reserved tickets will be automatically redistributed for sale. We there-fore request that you contact us in good time.

METHOD OF PAYMENT

Following a firm order an invoice will be sent to you by email or by post. The invoice can be paid by bank transfer or credit card (VISA, Master Card, American Express or Diners Club). If payment is not effected by the due date, the reservation shall expire and the seats shall be allocated otherwise. Other methods of payment such as direct debit, Paypal or che-que are not accepted by the Bregenz Festival.

RETURN / EXCHANGE OF TICKETS

Up to 10 % of tickets you have purchased can be returned to us for resale, without our charging commission, providing there are at least four weeks remaining before the date of performance (this does not apply to the Festival Lounge). In no other case may purchased tickets be returned. Changes in the programme or cast do not constitute an

GUIDED TOURS FOR GROUPS

All available dates for group tours can now be viewed and reserved online.

toursforgroups.bregenzerfestspiele.com

Rehearsals, construction work and adverse weather may cause restrictions in the tour programme. Restrictions do not entitle ticket holders to return or exchange their tickets. Group tour reservations may be made online from mid October.

For further information please refer to our General Terms and Conditions at

www.bregenzerfestspiele.com

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT

The discount described below is available for commercial tour operators who make fixed group bookings of at least 20 tickets per order and per date for any performances given as part of the Bregenz Festival. The early payment discount does not apply in the case of the Festival Lounge, Premium Tickets and Packages. The normal price appears on the admission tickets.

On payment

› by the end of January 2015 10 %› by the end of March 2015 7.5 %*› by the end of May 2015 5 %*

* Please note: the early payment discount for March and May only applies in the case of an extended purchase option.

entitlement to return or exchange tickets. In the case of sold-out events, tickets can be offered for resale on commission and without guarantee of sale. The commission fee is 20 % of the ticket price; refunds will be paid after the festival has ended.

MERCHANDISE SALES

If you order 20 or more items of a particular article you will receive a 10 % discount. This does not apply to books because of book price stipulations. Information subject to change; correct as of July 2014

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