Sensation in music business: Leo Siberski announces withdrawal as a GMD!

Sensation in music business: Leo Siberski announces withdrawal as a GMD!

Leo Siberski, who has been working as a general music director at the Plauen-Zwickau theater since the 2017/18 season, has surprisingly announced his retreat from this position. This message causes excitement in the music scene, since Siberski is not only known as a talented conductor, but also played a crucial role in the artistic orientation of the theater. Especially the upcoming loss of 1. Kapellmeister Paul Taubitz arouses concern about the future of the house, like the Press reported.

SIBERSKI, who worked with renowned conductors such as Daniel Barenboim and Kent Nagano in the course of his career, debuted in 2007 at the Semperoper Dresden. Before he came to Zwickau, he was active as deputy general music director at the Kiel Theater. There he was honored for his work between 2011 and 2015 and gained experience in various European cities. His commitment goes beyond the classic concert operation, as his focus on crossover and youth projects shows, which he also at the Theater Plauen-zwickau has promoted.

The search for a successor

With Siberski's withdrawal, the position of the General Music Director is now being rewritten, which ensures further speculation in the music scene. The Plauen-Zwickau Theater is already actively looking for a successor, whereby the requirements are high. The new GMD will not only lead the Clara Schumann Philharmonic, but will also play a significant role in program design. This is also confirmed by the official tender, which was published on Theater-plauen-zwickau.de

The application documents must be submitted by June 15, 2025, an important date for everyone who wants to strive for this coveted position. The requirements include conducting a completed artistic studies in the subject and comprehensive experience in the music sector. In addition, a residence obligation in Zwickau is necessary, which illustrates the connection to the hometown of Robert Schumann.

a farewell with melancholy

Although the reasons for Siberski's retreat are still uncertain, it remains to be seen how this change will influence the artistic landscape at the Plauen-Zwickau Theater. The concern about the upcoming changes is noticeable, but the anticipation of what comes. Now it is important for the theater to find a new way to continue to inspire its audience and to continue the tradition that Siberski has shaped.

The coming weeks will be crucial for both the musicians: inside and for visitors: inside, who appreciate the important role of the General Music Director at the Plauen-Zwickau Theater. In a time of change, there is hope that the next GMD will have a good hand and to continue the Siberski legacy.