Feb 01, 2013 13:46 CET Svenska Konsertbyrån AB Katharina Thoma started her career as Director in 2009 with Vanessa at Malmö Opera. Since then she has directed many successful productions at Staatstheater Kassel and Madame Butterfly at Folkoperan in Stockholm. February 2nd Il Trovatore opens at Theather Dortmund, where Katharina Thoma is director in residence during the seasons 11/12 and 12/13.