Bernd Loebe

He worked freelance for the broadcaster Hessischer Rundfunk, moderating the morning journal Vor dem Alltag and responsible for the biographical Lexikon der Stimmen,[1] presenting in alphabetical order world-famous and forgotten opera singers in interviews and recordings.

[3] Loebe has supported the formation of a capable ensemble working with international guest artists, and the production of operas beyond the standard repertoire.

[7] In 2014, the opera house produced the world premiere of Rolf Riehm's Sirenen, based on the Greek myth of Odysseus, Circe and the Sirens.

In the 2018/19 season, Loebe produced Franz Schreker's Der Ferne Klang which had received its world premiere in Frankfurt, conducted by Sebastian Weigle, with Jennifer Holloway and Ian Koziara in the leading roles.

[8] In the 2019/20 season, Loebe programmed Rossini's Otello, for the first time in Frankfurt, staged by Damiano Michieletto with Enea Scala in the title role.

[9] Loebe matched the voices of Asmik Grigorian, named singer of the year by Opernwelt, and Joshua Guerrero, who debuted in Germany as Puccini's Manon Lescaut and Chevalier des Grieux, staged by Àlex Ollé.

[9] Loebe chose to present Fauré's only opera Pénélope in its second production in Germany, staged by Corinna Tetzel, conducted by Joana Mallwitz, named conductor of the year by Opernwelt, and Paula Murrihy and Eric Laporte in the leading roles.