Vienna Opera mourns a deputy director
mainHubert Deutsch, hired in 1955 as Korrepetitor, rose to become archive director and deputy head of the company.
Hubert died at the weekend aged 93. The Staatsoper is flying a black flag as a mark of honour.
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When getting to know Deutsch in the 1970s I found him a kind, thoughtful and deeply experienced part of the Staatsoper team, easily spotted in the company box by his striking (and light-catching) shiny head. Always a welcome sight.
I am glad to hear he made it to a good age. RIP