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Otto Schenk 1930-2025

The celebrated Austrian director, known for his picturesque and conservative stagings, was 94.

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Wiener Staatsoper/Michael Pöhn

The Wiener Staatsoper confirmed the news this morning. Of Schenk’s numerous productions for the Met, his 1977 Tannhäuser remains in the repertoire and was seen as recently as last season.

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