Katharina Thoma

Katharina Thoma is an opera director of growing international standing. Her highly sought after directorial style, informed and influenced by her academic and professional musical background, has led to her working in prestigious opera houses across Europe. Her growing reputation has led to a string of high-profile projects across Europe, including Madama Butterfly (Folkopera Stockholm), Hänsel & Gretel (Göteborg Opera), La clemenza di Tito (Opéra national du Rhin, Strasbourg), Strauss’ Ariadne auf Naxos (Glyndebourne Festival, her UK debut in 2013) and her Royal Opera House debut in 2014, directing Un ballo in maschera. Productions in 2019-20 include a revival of Martha as well as a new production of Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde in Frankfurt, also Lohengrin at the Festival in Erl, Austri