Alexander Pereira
Switzerlandarts administratorMaleb. 19466.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Alexander Pereira is an influential Austrian opera director and former artistic director of the Zurich Opera House. He is known for transforming the opera scene in Zurich into a prestigious cultural hub, attracting significant private funding and high-profile performances. His vision for integrating the elite with the arts has made him a key figure in the intersection of finance and culture.
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Alexander Pereira was a previous candidate for the directorship of the Salzburg Festival.
Peter de Caluwe soll 2027 Festspielintendant werdenSwitzerland· 2026-09-18
Alexander Pereira is the former director who introduced the 'Ouverture spirituelle' concept that Hinterhäuser continued.
Wie geht es nach dem Intendantenwechsel weiter?Switzerland· 2026-07-20
Alexander Pereira was the long-time opera chief who had a provision arrangement until 2012.
Löhne der Zürcher Kulturchefs: Wer verdient am meisten?Switzerland· 2026-01-29
Alexander Pereira is a former superintendent attending the Scala event.
Prima della Scala, le sfide di Lady Macbeth: storia tra sesso e violenza nell’Urss Anni 50
Italy· 2025-12-07
Alexander Pereira is the former director who planned the new production.
Neu gebaute Festspiel-"Zaide" zwischen Mord und Geburt - Kultur
Austria· 2025-08-18
Alexander Pereira previously led the Zurich Opera House for 21 years.
Mission erfüllt? Andreas Homoki verlässt nach 13 Jahren das Opernhaus ZürichSwitzerland· 2025-07-14
Alexander Pereira was found guilty of misusing funds while director of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino.
Der Sänger Chris Brown plädiert auf nicht schuldigSwitzerland· 2025-06-20
Alexander Pereira called Gatti to offer him the role of principal conductor.
Daniele Gatti: «Direttore a Firenze e a Dresda, ma escluso a Milano senza spiegazioni»Italy· 2025-06-20
Alexander Pereira was found guilty of misusing funds while serving as the director of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino.
Nagelkünstler Günther Uecker mit 95 Jahren gestorbenSwitzerland· 2025-06-11
Alexander Pereira was found guilty of misusing funds while leading the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino.
Aus für Intendant Demis VolpiSwitzerland· 2025-06-11
Alexander Pereira was found guilty of misusing funds while serving as the director of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino.
Der Historiker Pierre Nora ist gestorbenSwitzerland· 2025-06-03
Alexander Pereira was the predecessor of Matthias Schulz at the Zurich Opera.
Matthias Schulz bringt grosse Namen an die Oper Zürich und holt Netrebko zurückSwitzerland· 2025-04-10
Alexander Pereira is a former director of the Zurich Opera who significantly increased private funding for the institution.
Wieso Milliardäre wie der Zuger Fredy Gantner die Klassik liebenSwitzerland· 2025-04-09
