Yura Yang Named Music Director of Saarländischen Staatsorchester

Yura Yang has been named General Music Director of the Saarländischen State Theater and artistic director of the Saarland State Orchestra. She will begin her turned in August 2027. In a statement General Superintendent Michael Schulz said, Yura Yang is “one of the most exciting and inspiring conductors of her generation.” Minister of Culture Christine Streichert-Clivot added, “With her international {…}

Feb 19, 2024

Oper Leipzig Names First Kapellmeister

Oper Leipzig has named conductor Yura Yang its First Kapellmeister, beginning during the 2024-25 season. She is currently the First Coordinated Kapellmeister at the Staatstheater Karlsruhe. Yang studied at the Detmold University of Music and the University of Music and Theatre Munich. From 2012 to 2018, she was engaged as solo répétiteur with conducting duties at the Musiktheater im Revier {…}