Thuringia, Germany – July 10: The Philharmonic Orchestra, the Opera Choir and soloists rehearsed the premiere programme Opera Gloriosa on July 10 against the backdrop of St. Mary's Cathedral and the Severi Church. Under the motto "We are here!", the festival is scheduled to run until August 2 with pandemic restrictions. According to the theatre, the grandstand in front of the cathedral steps can accommodate around 500 visitors this year, subject to the rules of distance.