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Otto Schenk, celebrated director of traditional opera, passes away at 94

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Otto Schenk, celebrated director of traditional opera, passes away at 94

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  • Otto Schenk, a prominent opera director, passed away at the age of 94, as announced by the Vienna State Opera.
  • Over his decades-long career, Schenk directed 31 productions at Vienna, with notable works including Janáček’s “Jenůfa” and “The Cunning Little Vixen.”
  • His legacy includes 16 productions at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, including Wagner’s “Der Ring des Nibelungen.”
  • Critics recognized Schenk for his ability to present traditional operatic interpretations amidst contemporary staging debates.
  • He studied acting in Vienna and began directing in 1953, establishing himself as a legend in the world of theater and opera.

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