Gregor Bühl
Biography
Conductor Gregor Bühl is known for his work in opera, having led a major production of Wagner's Ring Cycle at Sweden's Royal Opera House as well as the world premiere of an opera by rock artist Stewart Copeland. He has also conducted orchestral music widely. In 1995, Bühl became principal conductor of the Staatstheater Hannover, remaining in that post for six years. There, during the 1999-2000 season, he led a new production of Wagner's Ring Cycle. In 2007, Bühl made his recording debut on the Berlin Classics label, leading Poland's Sinfonia Varsovia on the album The Romantic Clarinet and backing his wife, Sharon Kam, the clarinet soloist. Bühl issued four volumes of orchestral music by 20th century composer Walter Braunfels and returned in 2024, leading a program of concert music by Miklós Rózsa.