Staatstheater Nürnberg Names New Music Director

(Credit: David Klumpp) The Staatstheater Nürnberg has named Killian Farrell its new General Music Director and Chief Conductor. Farrell will begin in his new position during the 2027-28 season and will succeed Roland Böer. In a statement, the conductor said, “I can’t wait to thrill the Nuremberg audience together with the State Philharmonic and the Opera Ensemble evening after night.” {…}

Sep 9, 2022

Staatstheater Meiningen Announces New Music Director

Germany’s Staatstheater Meiningen has appointed Killian Farrell as its new Music Director. The company said in a press release, “With a large majority, Farrell was elected from a field of over 100 candidates to succeed GMD Philippe Bach. Philippe Bach successfully conducted the Meininger Hofkapelle from 2010/11 to 2021/22. Killian Farrell will take up the position for the 2023/24 season.” {…}