I envy your time there--I try to hit the festival there every few years or so. 2012 will be the time to go, with a Robert Carsen production of a new opera (Solaris) and a Keith Warner production of Andrea Chenier. Right now, there's a visually thrilling, interesting, if over-the-top, anti-American production of Aida set in the ruins of a terrorist-bombed Statue of Liberty.

Sadly, the hotel scene in Bregenz is incredibly dire, with no luxury options at all.

Can't wait for your report on Villa Feltrinelli--especially since I think I recall your indicating that you'd be staying in one of the newer buildings, and I'm thinking I want to try one of those locations next time I go.