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Matthias Schulz Appointed New Director of Zurich Opera House

institutional · 2026-05-10

Matthias Schulz has been appointed as the new director of the Zurich Opera House. Schulz, who rose from a page-turner to director of major opera houses, aims to demonstrate to Zurich audiences that opera is an extraordinary, physical experience. He admits to having been bored at the opera himself.

Key facts

  • Matthias Schulz is the new director of the Zurich Opera House.
  • Schulz worked his way up from a page-turner to director of major opera houses.
  • He wants to show Zurich audiences that opera is an extraordinary, physical experience.
  • Schulz admits to having been bored at the opera himself.

Entities

Artists

  • Matthias Schulz

Institutions

  • Zurich Opera House

Locations

  • Zurich
  • Switzerland

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