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13.02.2024
Commemoration in Wahnfried on the 141st anniversary of Richard Wagner's death.
Commemoration in Wahnfried on the 141st anniversary of Richard Wagner's death.

On the occasion of the 141st anniversary of his death, the Richard-Wagner-Verband Bayreuth and the Richard-Wagner-Verband International have honourably commemorated him with a small floral offering at his grave.

The laurel wreath of the city of Bayreuth was joined by a floral offering this morning. On the joint initiative of the Richard-Wagner-Verband Bayreuth and the Richard-Wagner-Verband International, the 141st anniversary of Richard Wagner's death was commemorated from both parts. On behalf of the Richard-Wagner-Verband International, its first vice-president Nicolaus Richter was present on behalf of President Rainer Fineske, who is also honorary president of the Richard-Wagner-Verband Bayreuth. On behalf of the Richard-Wagner-Verband Bayreuth, its chairman Laurens von Assel, as well as his deputy Dr. Stefan Specht, have thought of Richard Wagner.

Laurens von Assel
1st President 
Richard-Wagner-Verband Bayreuth