Tobias Kratzer

Tobias Kratzer is the Intendant, or General Manager, of the Hamburg State Opera. He is currently newsworthy due to the Opera's presentation of its upcoming season and his efforts to programmatically renew the Opera's offerings. Recent news highlights his approach to opera programming, specifically his combination of Schumann's "Frauenliebe und -leben" with Bartók and Zemlinsky one-act operas into a single production. Another article mentions his success in attracting a younger audience to the Hamburg State Opera. The Opera's new season, presented under Kratzer's leadership, includes performances in a circus tent, indicating a continued effort to innovate and broaden the Opera's appeal. His leadership is significant as he navigates the challenges of modernizing opera while maintaining artistic integrity and attracting diverse audiences.