Riccardo Muti conducts Wiener Philharmoniker at Salzburg Festival

Salzburg Festival Riccardo Muti Verdi Requiem Wiener Philharmoniker classical music

At the Salzburg Festival, conductor Riccardo Muti led the Wiener Philharmoniker in a performance of Verdi's Messa da Requiem. The production featured a notable ensemble of soloists, including tenor Michael Spyres, mezzosoprano Marianne Crebassa, soprano Iwona Sobotka, and bass Maharram Huseynov.

Critics and reports highlighted the emotional impact of the performance, with Spyres noted for his significant contribution to the work. The event, held at the Grosses Festspielhaus, remains a major highlight of the festival's programming.

Entities

Marianne Crebassa · Michael Spyres · Riccardo Muti · Salzburg Festival · Wiener Philharmoniker

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The Wiener Philharmoniker performed under the direction of Riccardo Muti. klassik-begeistert.de · www.drehpunktkultur.at · www.salzburgerfestspiele.at
[● 3 SOURCES] Tenor Michael Spyres was a featured soloist in the performance. klassik-begeistert.de · www.drehpunktkultur.at · www.salzburgerfestspiele.at
[● 3 SOURCES] Riccardo Muti conducted Verdi's Messa da Requiem at the Salzburg Festival. klassik-begeistert.de · www.drehpunktkultur.at · www.salzburgerfestspiele.at
[● 2 SOURCES] Soprano Iwona Sobotka was a soloist in the production. www.drehpunktkultur.at · www.salzburgerfestspiele.at
[● 2 SOURCES] Mezzosoprano Marianne Crebassa performed in the Requiem. www.drehpunktkultur.at · www.salzburgerfestspiele.at
[● 2 SOURCES] Bassist Maharram Huseynov performed as part of the ensemble. www.drehpunktkultur.at · www.salzburgerfestspiele.at

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DIE SONNTAG-PRESSE, 16. AUGUST 2026 - Klassik begeistert [klassik-begeistert.de]

6 days ago

Große Oper zwischen Himmel und Hölle – DrehpunktKultur [www.drehpunktkultur.at]

5 days ago

Wiener Philharmoniker - Muti 2026 • Salzburger Festspiele [www.salzburgerfestspiele.at]

6 days ago