Both a specialist in German studies and a historian, he is well-known as an opera expert and author of books on the subject. He holds regular lectures on the subject of musical theatre, both nationally and internationally. Particularly popular are his introductory matinees at the Viennese State Opera. Walter Hermann’s radio and television programmes also interest many opera fans. Among Walter Hermann’s many publications on the subject of musical theatre, the books “The Viennese State Opera in exile 1945–1955”, “75 years of the Salzburg Festspiele”, “Richard Wagner in Italy” and
“Music is a holy art” are particularly worth mentioning.
14.-16.08.06 in Hallstatt