Barenboim’s house replaces American chorus chief
NewsMartin Wright, chorus director at Berlin’s Staatsoper unter den Linden since 2013, will step down next year.
His successor, announced today, is the Russian-born Finn Dani Juris, 38. Juris (pic) is presently Chordirektor at Nationaltheater Mannheim.
Wright, 57, was previously chief conductor of Netherlands Radio Choir (1993–2002), music director of San Diego Master Chorale (2002–06) and artistic director of Netherlands Opera chorus from 2006-2011.
Wright is 67, and will continue working as a freelancer
Martin! It’s Susan Dilts, your OLD friend from the very old days at the San Diego Opera. So good to hear about you. Are you staying in Europe or will you be coming back to the States? I’m still in Santa Fe, retired from everything a few years ago, including the Santa Fe Opera. Please be in touch.
Best chorusmaster ever…