Lotte de Beer’s contract as Director of the Volksoper Wien has been extended for five years, until 2032. The news was announced by Andrea Mayer, State Secretary for Art and Culture and De Beer’s second term of office will begin with the 2027-28 season and runs until 2032. Andrea Mayer, State Secretary for Art and Culture said, “Lotte de Beer has {…}
(Credit: Jean-Louis Fernandez) The Festival d’Aix-en-Provence’s production of “Le Nozze di Figaro” was a visual stunner. Keeping up a brisk pace, it positively fizzed and sparkled as it zipped along, and had the audience roaring with laughter at what was a riotously funny presentation, full of color and bawdy humor. Such was the director Lotte de Beer’s skill in handling {…}
The Austrian Secretary of State for Culture has confirmed Dutch opera director Lotte de Beer has been named as the new Artistic Director of the Vienna Volksoper. Beginning in September 2021, de Beer will succeed Robert Meyer, who has held the post since 2007; de Beer will be the first woman to serve in this role with the company. De {…}