La Monnaie-De Munt has announced the extension of its Music Director Alain Altinoglu’s mandate.

The French conductor, who has led the Brussels institution since 2016, will continue his mission alongside the new General and Artistic Director Christina Scheppelmann, who recently took office.

According to Scheppelmann—who has long known the artist—renewing his contract was a top priority from the very beginning of her tenure. “Extending his mandate was one of my very first objectives when I was appointed. La Monnaie is fortunate to have, in its Music Director, not only such a talented conductor, but also a passionate artist deeply devoted to music and opera, beloved by both the musicians and the audience,” she declared, adding that she is delighted their terms will now end at the same time.

For nearly a decade, Alain Altinoglu has continued to shape La Monnaie’s musical identity in profound ways. Under his baton, the orchestra and audiences have explored a wide range of repertoires through major opera productions, from Wagner to Poulenc. In concert, he effortlessly traverses paths from Mozart to Stravinsky, via Mahler, Berlioz and Ravel, cementing his central role in the artistic influence of La Monnaie-De Munt.

Much to the disappointment of Parisians wanted Altinoglu at the helm of the Orchestre de l’Opéra national de Paris, the continuation of his mandate ensures a stable and ambitious artistic vision for the coming seasons. A major highlight of this extension will be the opening of La Monnaie’s new season with Verdi’s Falstaff, staged by Laurent Pelly.

The eagerly awaited production is already close to sold out—a clear sign of the enduring appeal of both the French conductor and the institution.

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Alain Altinoglu – c – Vincent Callot