Theater Freiburg has announced its 2026-27 season. Premieres Artem Lonhinov conducts the production by Monika Gintersdorfer of “Amusez-vous: Jacques Offenbach.” Premiere Date: Oct. 4, 2026 Sebastian Krauß conducts “Grammar of Dreams” with music by Saariaho. Premiere Date: Nov. 25, 2026 Victoria Stevens’ production of Verdi’s “La Traviata” will be conducted by Artem Lonhinov. Premiere Date: Nov. 28, 2026 André de Ridder {…}
Theater Freiburg has appointed Leslie Suganandarajah as Music Director from September 2027, succeeding André de Ridder. Suganandarajah was appointed through a multi-stage selection process, which drew a total of 129 applicants to the position. In a statement, Freiburg Mayor of Culture Roland Meder said, “We are pleased that we were able to win Leslie Suganandarajah as the new General Music {…}
(Credit: Marco Borggreve) The Theater Freiburg in Germany has appointed André de Ridder as its new General Music Director. The appointment will begin during the 2022-23 season with Ridder following Fabrice Bollon, whose contract expires at the end of the 2021-22 season. Ridder was recommended by the Finding Commission from 150 applicants after an extensive selection process. With Theater Freiburg the {…}