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The 2010/2011 Season Begins on September 19!

One of the first highlights of the new season is marked by the Mozart Weeks. With three works by the composer, the Bavarian State Opera pays homage right at the outset to one of its “house gods”. more

The Bavarian State Orchestra on a European Tour

In September, General Music Director Kent Nagano and “his” Bavarian State Orchestra will be going on a grand tour of Europe, taking along works, among others, by Mozart, Beethoven and Bruckner in their luggage. more

New on DVD: Richard Wagner's Lohengrin

It was the talk of last year's Munich Opera Festival: Richard Jones's radical new production of Lohengrin, conducted by Maestro Kent Nagano! In the leading roles: Jonas Kaufmann and Anja Harteros. more

Newly released SACD: Zubin Mehta conducts Gustav Mahler

The live recording of a concert on December 15th and 16th 2008 documents the maestro's moving reunion with "his" State orchestra, as well as a great moment in music. more