Markus Hinterhäuser
Markus Hinterhäuser is the artistic director of the Salzburg Festival, a prestigious annual celebration of music and drama in Austria. Recently, he has been in the news due to the absence of a dedicated theater director for the festival, following his decision to dismiss Marina Davydova, creating uncertainty regarding the future of the theatrical program.
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Recent news mentions
Markus Hinterhäuser is noted as the recently dismissed artistic director during whose era Teodor Currentzis was a prominent figure.
Provokateur oder Visionär der Klassikwelt?
Switzerland· 2026-05-30
Markus Hinterhäuser is the festival director who aims to address contemporary themes in the festival's productions.
Macht, Musik und starke FrauenSwitzerland· 2025-07-31
Markus Hinterhäuser is the intendant of the Salzburg Festival, overseeing its artistic programming since 2016.
Markus Hinterhäuser, intendant du Festival de Salzbourg : « Nous vivons un temps où l’imaginaire apocalyptique hante le monde »
France· 2025-07-18
Markus Hinterhäuser is the director of the Salzburg Festival, focusing on contemporary political themes.
Klassische Musik im Sommer 2025: 10 Festival-HighlightsSwitzerland· 2025-07-17
Markus Hinterhäuser is the artistic director facing challenges due to the absence of a theater director.
Verschwindet das Theater bei den Salzburger Festspielen? - Theater
Austria· 2025-03-20
