THE CONDUCTOR
Revelling in the outcome of the musical narrative, Dr Kram brings musicality, breath of experience, people and creative energy to any opera.
Exposed to conducting from a young age, Dr Kram grew up watching his father in the orchestra pit.
With an extensive career spanning several decades and nine countries. Dr Kram conducts opera, choral, symphonic and ballet repertoire, with several world premieres to his credit - in fact Dr Kram is often sought after for his speciality in bringing new work to life.
Fluent in French, German and Italian, Dr Kram has worked with leading orchestras in Germany, Switzerland and Australia as well as for international festivals.
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Career highlights (in conducting) include:
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Siegfried in Nantes in France 1993
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Spoleto Festival in Italy 1969 and 1970
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Debut at the Grand Théâtre de Genève 1970-78
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World premier for the Wiesbaden International May Festival 1992
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Der Rosenkavalier at the Sydney Opera House and Princess Theatre for the Australian Opera (now Opera Australia). 1983-84
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World Premier recording of opera The Inca's Chosen Bride in Sofia, Bulgaria, 2003
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Symphony concert with Maggio Musicale Formazione in Florence 2006
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World premiere, Kristallnacht Cantata, December 2019
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Wagner's Ring Cycle for Melbourne Opera, 2023