The Austrian director was revered among many operagoers, especially for his productions of the works of Richard Wagner.

Otto Schenk, an actor who became a noted director praised for traditional opera productions and criticized by advocates of contemporary approaches, died Thursday at age 94. Schenk lived in Austria, ...

“Otto Schenk is an essential, unforgettable chapter in the history of our theater,” Vienna State Opera Director Bogdan Roščić said in a statement. “But he was also an artist who shaped ...

Otto Schenk, a celebrated actor and director renowned for his traditional opera productions, passed away on Thursday at the ...

Otto Schenk, an actor who became a noted director praised for traditional opera productions and criticized by advocates of contemporary approaches, died Thursday at age 94. Schenk lived in Austria ...