The Volksoper has made it known that after two and a half years ‘Volksoper Wien and Ben Glassberg have decided to part company.’
Ben Glassberg says: ‘It has been a privilege to be able to share groundbreaking music as Music director and before that as Principal Guest Conductor of the Volksoper Wien, and I have great respect for Lotte de Beer and the entire team at Volksoper Wien.
‘I have tried very hard to be open with my colleagues and friends about my current mental health challenges. Thankfully, I am making great progress and feel stronger every day. Stepping away from the Volksoper, as difficult as it is, will hopefully accelerate my recovery.’
UPDATE: Ben adds on his Instagram account:
‘I hope that everyone will allow me the space and time to maintain my progress and I am looking forward to working with the brilliant orchestras and houses that have been kind enough to have me as guest conductor. I’m really excited about my final year as Music Director in Rouen and returning, in the coming months, to working with Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and the Deutsche Oper Berlin.
‘As I said a few weeks ago, depression is a bastard. But I’m doing well, thanks to the amazing unconditional love of Rhianna, my family and friends – and the wonderful thing about returning to London is that I’ll be able to devote more time to my beautiful children. Thanks everyone for your kindness and support.’
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