description Omer Meir Wellber Overview
Omer Meir Wellber is an Israeli conductor active in orchestral concerts and opera. He has served as chief conductor of the BBC Philharmonic and has held leadership or guest positions with European opera companies and orchestras. His operatic work spans the standard repertory, while his concert programs have included music from the Classical and Romantic periods alongside modern works.
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What was Omer Meir Wellber's role with the BBC Philharmonic?
Wellber served as chief conductor of the BBC Philharmonic in Manchester. His work with the orchestra included concerts at Bridgewater Hall, the BBC Proms, and the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival. ([Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra](https://www.bso.org/profiles/omer-meir-wellber))
What is Omer Meir Wellber's current Hamburg position?
From the 2025-26 season, Wellber has been general music director of the Hamburg State Opera and the Hamburg State Philharmonic Orchestra. He was born in Beersheba, Israel, in 1981. ([Elbphilharmonie](https://www.elbphilharmonie.de/en/mediatheque/elbphilharmonie-sessions-omer-meir-wellber/1202))
What was Omer Meir Wellber's connection to Daniel Barenboim?
Wellber worked as an assistant to Daniel Barenboim from 2008 to 2010 at the Berlin State Opera and Milan's Teatro alla Scala. He later developed leadership roles in Valencia, Dresden, Vienna, Palermo, and Manchester. ([Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra](https://www.bso.org/profiles/omer-meir-wellber))
Does Omer Meir Wellber play instruments besides conducting?
Yes. He is also a pianist and accordionist, and he sometimes performs those instruments in concert. His work spans orchestral concerts and opera productions. ([Elbphilharmonie](https://www.elbphilharmonie.de/en/mediatheque/elbphilharmonie-sessions-omer-meir-wellber/1202))
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