Markus Hinterhäuser will remain director of the Salzburg Festival until at least 2029. Serge Dorny's contract at the Bavarian State Opera will also be extended.
There is also a falling out with the new festival president, Kristina Hammer. The houses are full, the financial balance is correct. And because he has been involved in the festival in various capacities for decades, the people of Salzberg can sit back and relax: the festival remains a family affair.