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Lothar Zagrosek

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Lothar Zagrosek is a German conductor whose career has included opera, symphonic music, and modern repertoire. He served as general music director of the Leipzig Opera from 1990 to 1992, led the Stuttgart State Opera from 1997 to 2006, and later became chief conductor of the Konzerthausorchester Berlin. His work is relevant to audiences interested in German opera institutions, contemporary music, and large orchestral ensembles. [Staatsoper Stuttgart](https://www.staatsoper-stuttgart.de/haus/menschen/lothar-zagrosek/)

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What did Lothar Zagrosek do at the Leipzig Opera?

Zagrosek served as general music director of the Leipzig Opera from 1990 to 1992. The post placed him in charge of major operatic performances in one of Germany's important musical cities. [Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin](https://www.dso-berlin.de/de/orchester/personen/biografien/lothar-zagrosek/)

What was Lothar Zagrosek's Stuttgart State Opera post?

He was general music director of the Stuttgart State Opera from 1997 to 2006. During his tenure, the Stuttgart opera house was named Opera House of the Year several times in German critics' surveys. [Konzerthausorchester Berlin](https://ks-gasteig.de/index.php/en/lothar-zagrosek-en?format=pdf&tmpl=component)

Which Berlin orchestra did Lothar Zagrosek lead after Stuttgart?

From 2006 until the end of the 2010-2011 season, Zagrosek was chief conductor of the Konzerthausorchester Berlin. He also served as deputy artistic director there. [Konzerthausorchester Berlin](https://ks-gasteig.de/index.php/en/lothar-zagrosek-en?format=pdf&tmpl=component)

Which modern opera work shows Lothar Zagrosek's interest in contemporary music?

In 2012 he returned to the Deutsche Oper Berlin to conduct a new production of Helmut Lachenmann's Das Mädchen mit den Schwefelhölzern. His career also included work with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and major European opera houses. [Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin](https://www.dso-berlin.de/de/orchester/personen/biografien/lothar-zagrosek/)