New general music director: 90 applications from all over the world in Zwickau

New general music director: 90 applications from all over the world in Zwickau

The search for a new general music director (GMD) has begun at the Plauen-Zwickau Theater after the previous chief conductor Leo Siberski stepped down to the second row at his own request. The change will take place at the start of the 2026/27 season, and those responsible are surprised and pleased by the great response to the advertisement: a total of 90 applicants from various countries, including Mexico and Colombia, applied for the position. Dirk Löschner, the general director of the theater, held a first crucial appointment on Wednesday morning in the auditorium of the Scheffelberg school in Zwickau, where the course for the new line-up should be set Free press reported.

But what exactly awaits the new GMD? The tasks are varied and include the management of the Clara Schumann Philharmonic, the programming of the entire concert area as well as close cooperation with the general director and the opera director to create the program. The inclusion of ballet productions with orchestral accompaniment and the further development of a multifaceted program are also on the agenda. Particular emphasis is placed on attracting new audiences through innovative, contemporary concepts. In addition, the future GMD should be able to promote a respectful and cooperative working atmosphere, as shown bühnenjobs.de can be read.

Application details and requirements

There are already some clear requirements for interested candidates. A completed artistic degree in conducting and extensive experience in concerts and musical theater are essential. In addition, the future GMD must live in Zwickau, a city that is known as Robert Schumann's birthplace and also bears the responsibility for maintaining his work. The application deadline ends on June 15, 2025; applications should include a letter of motivation, CV, certificates and conceptual and salary-related ideas. Those interested can send their documents to the theater's human resources department, specifically to Ms. Yvonne Meßing (messing@theater-pz.de).

The selection process also pays attention to equal opportunities, so applications are welcome regardless of gender, origin, religion, disability or sexual identity. Even if the application costs are not covered by the theater, the high number of applications shows that the position of general music director is very popular. More information can be found on the page theatermanagement-aktuell.de be retrieved.