Bayreuth Plans

Since the death of Siegfried Wagner last summer, rumors and schemes for future Bayreuth Festivals have emanated from the little Bavarian village like steam from the spout of a teakettle. Most stories have concerned Conductor Arturo Toscanini whose stock has at present greater international value than that of any living conductor. Toscanini, said one rumor, would take over the complete artistic direction. He might even build a home in Bayreuth, pass the rest of his summers there.

Announcements last week settled the atmosphere somewhat. Toscanini will conduct Taunhaeuser this summer, as he did last. He will also do five performances of Parsifal, replacing the ageing Karl Muck who was openly dissatisfied because Toscanini had many rehearsals last year while he was limited to a few. Beginning in 1933 (there is no Festival in 1932), artistic director will be Impresario Heinz Tietjen of the Berlin State Theatre and Opera. Musical director will be Wilhelm Furtwaengler, another onetime Philharmonic hero. Conductor Furtwaengler, not Toscanini, will probably conduct Tristan und Isolde this summer.

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