Culture - Peter Heilker to Become New Opera Director in Leipzig

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Peter Heilker is to become the new director of the Leipzig Opera. He should take up the post on 1 August 2028, the city administration informed. The staff must still be confirmed by the city council.

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From the summer of 2028, Peter Heilker will become the director of the Leipzig Opera. This is the result of a selection process. The Leipzig City Council still has to agree to the decision.

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In agreement with the city council, he should take over the directorship on 1 August 2028. Until then, the team of administrative director Lydia Schubert and general music director Ivan Repušić will lead the fortunes of the opera for two seasons. Heilker will be in parallel from August 2027 with the preparation of his...