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Get a Fast Passport to Attend the Salzburg Festival

Here’s a gentle reminder for all classical music and drama buffs: the annual Salzburg Festival is coming up next week!

The Salzburg Festival is held every summer in Salzburg, Germany, the birthplace of Mozart. The festival has been held annually since 1920, with a break during World War II due to the Nazi occupation. It was founded by poet and playwright Hugo von Hofmannsthal, composer Richard Strauss, scenic designer Alfred Roller, conductor Franz Schalk and director Max Reinhardt.

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