Germans appoint Latvian GMD
OperaThe state theatre of Kassel, where the young Gustav Mahler learned the conducting ropes, has chosen the Lithuanian Ainars Rubikis as its Generalmusikdirektor.
Rubikis, 45, was formerly GMD at the Komische Oper Berlin.
Ainars Rubiķis is Latvian
As to the local newspaper 12,5 % of the orchestra voted in favor of Rubikis. 91% voted for the other contender, Kerem Hasan (double vote was possible). Yeay.