Pierangelo Conte has been named the Sovrintendente of the Teatro Comunale di Bologna.

The decision was made following the unanimous proposal made by the Board of Directors of the Fondazione Teatro Comunale di Bologna, chaired by Mayor Matteo Lepore and Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli.

In a statement, Matteo Lepore said, “I thank Pierangelo Conte for the work he has done so far and for the commitment with which he will continue to contribute to the growth of the Theater, and I thank Elisabetta Riva for the path she has taken in these years. This appointment is part of the work that has been underway, with the goal of continuing the artistic programming and strengthening the Foundation. I also thank Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli for the availability and collaboration demonstrated.”

Conte began as Artistic Director at the Teatro Comunale di Bologna in July 2025 and worked with Elisabetta Riva to conceive the 2026 season “Towards Itaca” and the 2027 season. He was also the Artistic Secretary of the La Fenice Theater Foundation in Venice from 2005 to 2014 and worked with the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Foundation from 2014 to 2021 and the Teatro Carlo Felice in Genoa from 2021 to April 2025.