American Friends of Bayreuth All-Wagner Benefit Concert Benefit All-Wagner Concert, sponsored by American Friends of Bayreuth Observing the 80th Anniversary of the Bayreuth Festival Theatre Program notes that proceeds would be used for restoration-repairs at the Wagner Festival Theatre, Bayreuth. Notation in program indicates that the Overture to Tannhaeuser replaced "Wie aus der Ferne" from Der Fleigende Hollaender, just prior to intermission. benefit performance 1956-01-15T20:30:00