Walls move to Hamburg: Tobias Kratzer brings a breath of fresh air to the opera!

Walls move to Hamburg: Tobias Kratzer brings a breath of fresh air to the opera!

Mauern, Deutschland - Tobias Kratzer, who comes from the small village of walls near Moosburg, has made a name for itself in the world of opera. After the first successes in Bayreuth with his acclaimed "Tannhäuser" production, scratches will stage the demanding "Ring des Nibelungen" at the Bavarian State Opera in Munich in the coming years and will soon take over the articles of association of the Hamburg State Opera. He describes his approach as "ethnologically" and emphasizes that he is most successful with works that he was not familiar with before, as this ensures a captivating experience for both newbies and experienced visitors.

In a humorous comment, Kratzer advises the visitors of his "Rheingolds" to take enough time for food and drink before the two and a half hour performance. In addition, the director deliberately positions himself in the debate about the future of the music theater and demands more diversity in the audience to win young people for the opera. In allusion to ongoing cultural debates, he quotes Winston Churchill: "What are we still fighting for?" And underlines the importance of culture in times of crisis. Kratzer faces the challenge of reinterpreting the classic opera repertoire in order to bring a breath of fresh air into the stage world. More Details can be found in a detailed report on www.br.de .