CLEAN : The 95th Salzburg festival opens

The Salzburg Festival, founded by Hugo von Hoffman, Max Reinhardt, and Richard Strauss, aims to present high-quality opera and theater. Supported by sponsors and the Austrian Republic, the festival emphasizes its cultural message. It features a spiritual music segment focusing on different world religions each year, including Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, and Hinduism. Known for its grand opera and theater premieres, the festival also offers a quieter, focused presentation of music.

Who were the main contributors to the Salzburg Festival's mission of presenting high-quality opera and theater?

• Hugo von Hoffman, Max Reinhardt, and Richard Strauss

• Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric Handel, and Joseph Haydn

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Johann Strauss

• Franz Schubert, Gustav Mahler, and Anton Bruckner

What role does the city of Salzburg play in the festival?

• It provides financial support and emphasizes the festival's cultural message.

• It hosts the festival but does not provide any financial support.

• It is responsible for organizing the entire festival.

• It only provides venues for the festival performances.

Which world religion was the focus of the Salzburg Festival in 2013?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

What is the primary focus of the Salzburg Festival's 'over 2 spirituel' event?

• To highlight local Austrian music

• To focus on Christian music and contrast it with another world religion

• To present theatrical performances

• To showcase new opera compositions

What is the Salzburg Festival particularly known for?

• Art exhibitions

• Big opera and theater premieres

• Small, intimate concerts

• Film screenings