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
Jobst Wagner Hof. In 1999, Wagner received an award for his activities with GegenwART of the ‘Handels- und Industrieverein’ Bern. He is also an honorary citizen of La Chapelle-Saint-Ursin, France. In 2018 Bavarian State Minister for Economic Affairs, Energy and Technology Franz Josef Pschierer awarded REHAU group president Jobst Wagner the State Medal for special services to the Bavarian economy. Jobst Wagner Jobst Wagner (born February 20, 1959) is a Swiss entrepreneur. After attending schools in Canada, Germany and Switzerland, Jobst Wagner graduated in law (lic.jur.) from the University of Bern. Starting in 1986, he worked in different positions at Rehau Group,