Teodor Currentzis
(c) Anton Zavjyalov
The contract of conductor Theodore Currentzis as artistic director of the Perm Opera has not been extended. His former contract ended on January 10. According to Russian press reports, Currentzis refused to sign even the second version of the new contract over differences on guaranties, the conductor wanted see included in his contract, notably the preservation of the funding of his opera house at current levels and the decision to undertake a complete renovation of the stage.
