Usage Note
Festspielhaus is a theatre purpose-built or primarily used for a major arts festival, most famously the Bayreuther Festspielhaus. The word carries connotations of prestige and summer festival culture.
Examples
"Das Festspielhaus Hellerau gilt als Geburtsort der modernen europäischen Tanzkunst."
Natural Translation
The Festspielhaus Hellerau is considered the birthplace of modern European dance art.
Literal Translation
The festival-play-house Hellerau counts as birthplace of modern European dance-art.
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