site.btaJose Cura Named Principal Guest Conductor of Stara Zagora Opera

World-renowned opera singer and conductor Jose Cura will serve as principal guest conductor of the Stara Zagora Opera next season, the institution’s press office announced.

"With deep satisfaction and a sense of genuine professional pride, I have the honor of sharing an event of exceptional importance for the artistic development of the State Opera–Stara Zagora. One of the most brilliant and influential artists of our time - Maestro Josе Cura - has accepted our invitation to work with our theatre and to become an active part of its creative journey," said the opera’s director, Vladimir Boshnakov.

He emphasized that "the maestro’s inexhaustible creative energy, his expertise, and his distinctive artistic signature will have a significant impact on the development of our repertoire and on the creative atmosphere throughout the theatre. For the State Opera–Stara Zagora, this partnership is not just a new stage — it is a powerful signal of ambition, direction, and openness to the highest global standards."