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Someone is stealing Wagner, in miniature, again

Two hundred and ten sculptures of the composer vanished as Bayreuth marked 270 years since his birth. In 2024 it was 115. This is no longer a prank. It is a collection.

Theo LangAug 26, 20264 min readConfirmed