Theater - Director Kosky: "Fear is not the answer to terror"
Theater and opera director Barrie Kosky is not intimidated by hard times and war: "Fear is not the answer to terror," he told the German Press Agency ahead of a new production of the operetta "Die Fledermaus" at the Bavarian State Opera in Munich. Kosky, the grandson of Jewish immigrants, reflects that many people in Germany are afraid at the moment. "I feel like I'm in the middle of this storm. I swing back and forth between different emotions every day," said the Berliner, referring to the situation in the Middle East since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on October 7.
Born in Australia, he always finds himself in the problematic situation of always having to take a side as a Jew in Germany. "My main emotion is to remember all the victims of the Hamas attack, this pogrom, this massacre. That is my main duty as a Jew. But if I have done that, then I also have a duty as a citizen, as a human being, to remember the innocent victims in Gaza. That's over 5,000 children," he emphasized.
After ten years as opera director, Kosky is now returning to his roots. "I am an artist - that is my main identity. I was the artistic director of the Komische Oper Berlin, but I am not an artistic director by profession. My next chapter goes back to being a freelance artist." His calendar remains as full as ever, however, and he is currently preparing "Die Fledermaus" at the Bavarian State Opera. "I want to give Munich a little taste of this Kosky operetta frenzy," he said with a laugh.
"Die Fledermaus" can be seen at the Bavarian State Opera from December 23.
Barrie Kosky Kosky's autobiography "And curtain up, hello!" "Die Fledermaus" Bavarian State Opera
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- Barrie Kosky, a renowned theater and opera director based in Berlin, operates with courage and resilience, despite the tense situation in Germany, particularly in light of the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel.
- Born in Australia with Jewish roots, Kosky often finds himself navigating complex political landscapes in the Middle East, including Israel and the Palestinian territories like the Gaza Strip.
- Kosky's upcoming production, "Die Fledermaus," will be showcased at the Bavarian State Opera in Munich, offering a taste of his operetta style to the city's audience.
- Despite his tenure as the artistic director of the Komische Oper Berlin, Kosky considers himself a freelance artist, returning to his roots and embracing the diversity of opportunities that the Middle East and Europe have to offer.
- The International community has recognized Kosky's artistic contributions with accolades and awards, including his widely acclaimed autobiography, "And curtain up, hello!."
- Stemming from the Middle East and Europe's rich cultural histories, Kosky's work often explores diverse themes that resonate globally, capturing the attention of German, Israeli, and international audiences alike.
- The Middle East and Europe's theater scene stands as a testament to the power of art to transcend political boundaries, and Barrie Kosky stands as a leading figure in this global movement, operating from cities like Berlin and Munich to the theaters of the Middle East and beyond.
Source: www.stern.de
