Bayreuth Festival works. The Festival has become a pilgrimage destination for Wagner enthusiasts. The origins of the Festival itself lie rooted in Richard Wagner's interest in establishing his financial independence. A souring of the relationship with his patron, Ludwig II of Bavaria, led to his expulsion from Munich, where he had originally intended to launch the festival. Wagner next considered Nuremberg, which would have reinforced the thematic significance of works such as "Die Meistersinger". On the advice of Hans Richter, however, the focus fell upon Bayreuth which enjoyed three distinct advantages. First, the town boasted a splendid venue: the Markgräfliches Opernhaus built
Canmore Folk Music Festival acts perform. Past main stage performers include Bruce Cockburn, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Ian Tyson, Cowboy Junkies, and Grievous Angels. In addition to mainstage concerts by individual artists, the festival has artists collaborate on shared session stages. The Canmore Folk Music Festival is held at Centennial Park, in downtown Canmore. Alberta's Rockies act as a backdrop for the festival stages. Canmore Folk Music Festival The Canmore Folk Music Festival is an annual three-day outdoor music event held the first weekend of August in Canmore, Alberta, Canada, established in 1978. Though the town of Canmore has a population of less than 14,000, the