Vincenzo Milletarì to be new principal conductor at the Göteborg Opera in 2027

Conductor Vincenzo Milletarì has been appointed as the new principal conductor of the Göteborg Opera, from autumn 2027 until spring 2030.
– We have already enjoyed Vincenzo Milletarì's versatile musicality. It feels fantastic to continue to develop artistically and to create new, exciting experiences together, says Henning Ruhe, artistic director opera/drama at the Göteborg Opera.

Vincenzo Milletarì, born in Italy in 1990, is one of the most interesting Italian conductors of his generation. At the Göteborg Opera, he has conducted Verdi's Otello (season 2024–2025) and in the coming season he will again take on a Verdi opera; Luisa Miller, with a premiere in February 2027.
– Vincenzo Milletarì has a versatile and exceptional musicality. As an orchestra we look forward to welcoming him in the role of principal conductor where he will shape and further strengthen musical identity in the long term, says orchestra director Anderas Lönnqvist, on site in Milan when Vincenzo Milletarì made his debut at the prestigious La Scala in a gala concert on Sunday.

Between autumn 2027 and spring 2030, Milletarì will conduct a broad repertoire, including at least five opera productions and several concerts, at the Göteborg Opera.

– I first conducted at the Gothenburg Opera four years ago, and my collaboration with its exceptional musicians, technicians, and wider staff has been deeply enriching, both musically and personally. To be offered this position is a profound honour. I look forward with immense joy to embarking on this new chapter, and to continuing our work alongside professionals of the highest calibre in this beautiful city, says Vincenzo Milletarì.

Vincenzo Milletarì replaces Aivis Greters, who is the house's first principal conductor until the summer of 2027.

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More about Vincenzo Milletari:

The Italian conductor has been trained at the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in Milan and the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen. His artistic development was profoundly shaped by his mentors, Riccardo Muti and Pier Giorgio Morandi.

Since 2017, Milletarì has become a regular guest at major opera houses and orchestras worldwide. His notable engagements include the Norwegian Opera, the Bergen Opera, the Royal Swedish Opera, the Czech National Opera, the Royal Danish Opera, Teatro alla Scala, Teatro San Carlo di Napoli, Teatro Petruzzelli di Bari, and the Teatro Comunale di Bologna. On the concert stage, he has led the Bergen Philharmonic, Milan "Pomeriggi Musicali" orchestra, "La Verdi" Symphony Orchestra in Milan, the Toscanini Philharmonic in Parma, Odense Symphony, Aalborg Symphony, Gavle Symphony, Israel Philharmonic and the Copenhagen Philharmonic, with whom he recorded his debut album of Max Bruch’s works for Brilliant Classics.

A critically acclaimed talent, Milletarì has been awarded at multiple International competitions including the Toscanini Competition in Parma (2017) and Solti Competition in Chicago (2015).