Conductor, composer and director, Hungarian
Gergely Kesselyák is an acclaimed Hungarian conductor, composer, and director who serves as the chief conductor of the Pannon Philharmonic and head of the opera department at the University of Theatre and Film Arts, widely recognized for his 26-year tenure at the Hungarian State Opera and for receiving the prestigious Franz Liszt Prize and Meritorious Artist award. (HU)
Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz, Munich, Germany
Josef E. Köpplinger is an internationally acclaimed stage director and artistic leader, serving as Artistic Director of Munich’s Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz since 2012. His distinguished career spans opera, operetta, musical theatre, and drama, with productions at major European opera houses, including the Vienna State Opera and Semperoper Dresden.
Staatskapelle Halle & Oper Halle, Germany
Fabrice Bollon is a French conductor and composer whose international career encompasses symphonic music, opera, and contemporary repertoire. Since the 2022/23 season, he has served as General Music Director of Staatskapelle Halle and Oper Halle, bringing extensive conducting experience and a distinctive artistic vision to the European classical music scene.
Teatro di San Carlo, Naples, Italy
Paolo Vittorio Montanari is an Italian opera professional with a diverse background in artistic administration, stage direction, vocal performance, and musicology. Having previously worked with Teatro Massimo in Palermo and Ópera de Tenerife, he joined Teatro di San Carlo in Naples in 2026, contributing his experience in operatic production and artistic coordination.
Teatro Carlo Felice, Genoa, Italy
Simone Macrì is an Italian opera professional serving as Artistic Coordinator at Teatro Carlo Felice in Genoa. Her work focuses on artistic coordination, supporting the planning and organization of operatic productions and contributing to the collaboration between artists and the theatre’s artistic administration.
Opera4u, Vienna, Austria
Michael Gruber is an artist manager associated with Opera4u, a Vienna-based agency specializing in the international representation of opera singers, conductors, and stage directors. His professional activities include artist representation and the coordination of international operatic engagements, connecting performers with opportunities across the classical music industry.
Crescendi Artists, Denmark
Maria Gabriella Mafara is an international artist manager and Director at Crescendi Artists, specializing in the representation of opera singers and stage directors. Responsible for artist management across Europe, China, and Japan, she brings extensive experience in developing international artistic careers and connecting performers with opera houses and cultural institutions worldwide.
Ben Artists Management, Italy
Francesco Lodola is an Italian artist manager and the Founder of Ben Artists Management, an agency specializing in opera artist representation and career development. With a background in music, journalism, and public relations, he has interviewed over 250 internationally renowned opera artists and is dedicated to supporting emerging talents and established performers on the international opera scene.
Opera Singer & Vocal Technique Specialist, Italy
“Singing is a continuous muscular movement and a process of physical fabrication, rather than an act of listening”