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Peter Handke's 'Schnee von gestern, Schnee von morgen' premieres at Salzburg Festival

festival-fair · 2026-07-28

The Salzburg Festival saw the world premiere of Peter Handke's new play 'Schnee von gestern, Schnee von morgen' (Snow of Yesterday, Snow of Tomorrow). Directed by Jossi Wieler, the production features actors Jens Harzer and Maria Galic. The play is described as an eventless piece but heavy with profound thoughts, characteristic of Handke's introspective style. The premiere took place in Salzburg, Austria, as part of the festival's 2024 program.

Key facts

  • Peter Handke's 'Schnee von gestern, Schnee von morgen' premiered at the Salzburg Festival.
  • The play is directed by Jossi Wieler.
  • Actors Jens Harzer and Maria Galic perform in the production.
  • The piece is described as lacking events but full of heavy thoughts.
  • The premiere occurred in Salzburg, Austria.
  • The play is part of the 2024 Salzburg Festival program.
  • Handke is a Nobel Prize-winning Austrian playwright and novelist.
  • The production explores themes of memory and time.

Entities

Artists

  • Peter Handke
  • Jossi Wieler
  • Jens Harzer
  • Maria Galic

Institutions

  • Salzburg Festival

Locations

  • Salzburg
  • Austria

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