The Wagner family is a theater dynasty of European significance, and the Green Hill in Bayreuth remains a magical place for music lovers from around the world. The myth of the genius Richard Wagner, family conflicts, and the fatal proximity to Hitler make the story of his descendants so intriguing. Founded by the composer and patriarch as a groundbreaking theater experiment, the Bayreuth Festival subsequently became a shrine of art and a bastion of nationalism, before evolving into the most artistically exciting theater festival in the world after World War II. This history also reflects Germany's journey between art and politics. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Wagner family, which still holds the leadership of the festival today.