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The Berlin State Opera is located on Unter den Linden. Together with the Deutsche Oper Berlin, the Komische Oper Berlin, the Berlin State Ballet and the Bühnenservice Berlin, it belongs to the Berlin Opera Foundation.

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Christian Thielemann (left), and Joe Chialo (right) (CDU)

Berlin State Opera: Thielemann succeeds Barenboim as maestro

Berlin State Opera: Thielemann succeeds Barenboim as maestro

The Berlin State Opera has a new maestro. Christian Thielemann will succeed star conductor Daniel Barenboim.
MusicSeptember 29, 2023
Daniel Barenboim conducts the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.

Daniel Barenboim resigns as Berlin State Opera director

Daniel Barenboim resigns as Berlin State Opera director

The world-renowned conductor, pianist and peace activist is stepping down because of persistent health problems.
MusicJanuary 6, 2023
Daniel Barenboim

Barenboim to remain head of the Berlin State Opera

Barenboim to remain head of the Berlin State Opera

Despite accusations of bullying, conductor Daniel Barenboim's contract has been extended up to 2027
MusicJune 4, 2019
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Daniel Barenboim turns 75

Daniel Barenboim turns 75

For over 50 years, Barenboim has been a musical maestro. He has dedicated his whole life to music.
MusicNovember 15, 201705:10 min
Berlin Wiedereröffnung Staatsoper Unter den Linden

Berlin State Opera re-opens

Berlin State Opera re-opens

After seven years of renovation work, Berlin State Opera has finally re-opened.
MusicOctober 4, 201704:10 min
Fotoprobe Wim Wenders «Die Perlenfischer»

A new wrinkle: Wim Wenders tackles opera

A new wrinkle: Wim Wenders tackles opera

Wim Wenders has staged Georges Bizet's "The Pearl Fishers" - and made his operatic debut at the age of 71!
MusicJuly 7, 201704:49 min
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