Tag Archives: Otto Schenk

Famed Director Otto Schenk Passes Away

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Edward Brain

Famed Opera Director Otto Schenk has passed away at the age of 94. Mr. Schenk was born June 12th, 1930 in Vienna, Austria. Starting out as an actor, he would switch over to directing plays in 1953. He would direct … Continue reading →

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Tannhäuser a Success

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Edward Brain

The Metropolitan Opera broadcast a performance of their current run of Tannhäuser as part of their Live in HD series on October 31st. The performance starred Johan Botha as the knight Tannhäuser, Eva-Maria Westbroek as Elisabeth, Michelle DeYoung as Venus, … Continue reading →

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Splendid Die Meistersinger in HD

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Edward Brain

On December 13th, the Metropolitan Opera presented Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg as part of its Live in HD broadcast schedule.  The production was directed by Otto Schenk with sets by Gunther Schneider-Siemssen.  The performance starred Michael Volle (Hans Sachs), … Continue reading →

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