Oper wuppertal appoints new principal conductor

Yorgos ZIAVRAS (C) ANNA TENA

Oper Wuppertal earlier this year announced the appointment of Yorgos Ziavras as its new Principal Conductor, marking an important addition to the company’s artistic leadership.

Ziavras, 35, originally from Greece, joins Wuppertal following his successful tenure at Theater Krefeld/Mönchengladbach and an already distinguished presence in Germany’s contemporary and classical music scene. His work with orchestras, ensembles, and opera houses across Europe has established him as a conductor with a clear artistic profile and a strong commitment to modern repertoire.

He opens his first season in Wuppertal with Gioachino Rossini’s Il barbiere di Siviglia on 29 November. Over the course of the 2025/26 season, he will lead an additional five premieres, further shaping the musical direction of the house.