Farewell to the entrepreneur and philanthropist Klaus-Michael Kühne
Klaus-Michael Kühne has died at the age of 89 in his home in Switzerland following a prolonged illness.
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The Zurich Opera House and the Kühne Foundation are joining forces to strengthen the training of opera singers and future artistic directors
With the establishment of the ‘Kühne Academy’, support for young opera singers is being expanded and, for the first time, a targeted development programme for future artistic directors is being created.
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Bjarke Ingels Group has won the pre-qualification process for the new State Opera House on Baakenhöft in HafenCity
“A successful blend of ideal conditions for an opera house and an exciting landmark for all the people of Hamburg”: The architectural firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has emerged victorious from a high-profile architectural competition for the new Hamburg State Opera building in HafenCity with a spectacular design.
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