(Photo: Geoffroy Schied) Martin Kušej’s 2010 production of “Rusalka” at the Bayerische Staatsoper has become a modern classic. It made a star of Kristine Opolais and in one way took the torch from David Pountney’s 1986 production at ENO, which revolutionized our view of Dvořák’s opera. Out went the traditional fairy tale and in came a psychoanalytic exploration of a {…}
(Credit: Geoffroy Schied) The Bayerische Staatsoper has named Petr Popelka as its new General Music Director. The conductor will begin his tenure during the 2029-30 season. In a statement the company said, “As one of the most exciting conductors of his generation, Petr Popelka will assume the role of Music Director of the Bayerische Staatsoper and the Bayersiches Staatsorchester. Following {…}
The Vienna Symphony Orchestra has announced that Czech conductor and composer Petr Popelka has been appointed as its new Chief Conductor Designate, effective immediately. He is set to lead over 20 performances in the upcoming season before becoming Chief Conductor for an initial term of five years. After studying as a double bassist in Prague and Freiburg, Popelka was deputy {…}