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Chavaz resides in Magdeburg.

Theater Magdeburg's General Intendant, Julien Chavaz, extends his tenure for another five years.

Residing in Magdeburg is Chavaz.
Residing in Magdeburg is Chavaz.

Chavaz resides in Magdeburg.

In a unanimous decision, the city council of Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt's state capital, has approved the reappointment of Julien Chavaz as the Generalintendant of Theater Magdeburg. This decision comes following the successful tenure that Chavaz has had at the theatre since the 2022/23 season.

Julien Chavaz, a Swiss artist, has brought a fresh perspective to Theater Magdeburg, attracting young talent and new audiences alike. Under his leadership, the theatre has become a cultural hotspot, earning numerous award-winning productions, premieres, nominations, and European guest performances, solidifying its international reputation.

Mayor Simone Borris has praised Chavaz's work, commending his focus on new concert and mediation formats that appeal to a younger audience. Culture commissioner Regina-Dolores Stieler-Hinz has also honoured the artistic quality and commitment of the staff at Theater Magdeburg.

Chavaz has worked with prestigious institutions such as the Neue Oper Freiburg, OpΓ©ra de Paris, Komische Oper Berlin, and the Irish National Opera, but specific details about his collaborations and productions with these opera houses were not provided.

In the upcoming season, Chavaz will direct the operetta Clivia and the opera Leben mit einem Idioten. Christian Øland will take over the musical direction. Chavaz's artistic style is characterized by poetic, playful, and physical directing.

The administrative committee's decision to reappoint Chavaz comes as no surprise, given the theatre's success under his leadership. Julien Chavaz's tenure at Theater Magdeburg will continue, promising another season of innovative and engaging performances.

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