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Germany's renowned Bayreuth Festival of operas by Richard Wagner kicked off on Friday with a new production of "The Master-Singers of Nuremberg," with both Chancellor Friedrich Merz and former chancellor Angela Merkel gracing the red carpet.

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It took three years for crews to complete the new tower, which includes bells and animated characters, as well as updated programming capabilities.

Germany's renowned Bayreuth Festival of operas by Richard Wagner is scheduled to kick off on Friday afternoon with a new production of "The Master-Singers of Nuremberg," and at least two chancellors are expected to grace the red carpet.