Born in Upper Austria, Michael Zehetner studied Piano at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna and Conducting at the Vienna Conservatory with Georg Mark and Reinhard Schwarz, from where he graduated with distinction in 2007 conducting his graduation concert with the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra. Further studies led him to Franz Welser-Möst at the Zurich Opera House, Dennis Russell Davies, Semyon Bychkov at the Opera Bastille and Adam Fischer. Additionally he has received grants from the State of Upper Austria and Austria’s Federal Ministry of Education, Art and Culture as well as the Richard Wagner Scholarship. Before his graduation Michael Zehetner already received his first engagement at the State Theater Detmold, Germany. A successful substitution - on very short notice
Upcoming performances Today Onwards
Past performances 2006 — Yesterday
Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert, Various
Vancouver Symphony OrchestraConductor
View cast and crewEröffnungskonzert, VerdiPucciniDonizettiBizetDvořákKorngoldVon SuppéMascagniLara, AgustínRossini
Bühne BadenConductor
View program, cast and crewSalute to Vienna New Year’s Concert, Various
Vancouver Symphony OrchestraConductor
View cast and crewEröffnungskonzert, VerdiPucciniDonizettiBizetDvořákKorngoldVon SuppéMascagniLara, AgustínRossini
Bühne BadenConductor
View program, cast and crewMy Fair Lady, Loewe
Bühne BadenConductor
View cast and crewWiener Blut (Viennese Blood), Strauss IIJr.
Bühne BadenConductor
View cast and crewBorn in Upper Austria, Michael Zehetner studied Piano at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna and Conducting at the Vienna Conservatory with Georg Mark and Reinhard Schwarz, from where he graduated with distinction in 2007 conducting his graduation concert with the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra. Further studies led him to Franz Welser-Möst at the Zurich Opera House, Dennis Russell Davies, Semyon Bychkov at the Opera Bastille and Adam Fischer. Additionally he has received grants from the State of Upper Austria and Austria’s Federal Ministry of Education, Art and Culture as well as the Richard Wagner Scholarship. Before his graduation Michael Zehetner already received his first engagement at the State Theater Detmold, Germany. A successful substitution - on very short notice