Brucknerhaus affair

Markus Poschner: “We need a new vision”

Markus Poschner is an internationally sought-after conductor.(Bild: Kaupo Kikkas)

"People ask me all the time: What's going on with you?" says Markus Poschner, chief conductor of the Bruckner Orchestra Linz. He is currently in Zurich, where the Brucknerhaus affair is spreading. What should happen now? In the "Krone" talk, Poschner appeals for a vision to be developed before the search for an artistic director begins. 

"Krone": In your eyes, has the Brucknerhaus suffered damage to its image?
Markus Poschner: Of course, we are faced with a shambles. It would be naïve to believe that nobody in the public eye, including internationally, will notice. I'm currently rehearsing at the opera house in Zurich and have been asked by many people here: "What's going on with you?" You can see that the cultural location has a huge impact. This makes it all the more important to find a solution quickly, a viable concept and positive news.