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From February 8–27, 2026, Nathalie Stutzmann made her highly anticipated debut at the Bayerische Staatsoper in Munich, leading a new production of Gounod’s Faust. The performances were met with strong responses from both critics and audiences.

Press coverage highlighted the musical direction and atmosphere of the performances:

“The conductor is the star of the Staatsoper’s new production of Faust”
Abendzeitung

“Nathalie Stutzmann works her magic with a sure instinct for the grand romantic arc, conjuring up rich timbres full of nuance.”
BR-KLASSIK

“The secret star of the evening is conductor Nathalie Stutzmann.”
Süddeutsche Zeitung

“Stutzmann makes a promise that will be fulfilled over the three hours of the performance: that it will be a musically  magnificent evening – on all fronts.”
Donau Kurier

“And Stutzmann leads the dance! Symphonic ecstasy”
Diapason

“Conductor Nathalie Stutzmann… was greeted with rapturous applause from the audience.”
Die Zeit

“Stutzmann uses amorous fervour and exuberant dynamism sparingly, without losing momentum.”
Concerti

“Precise, nimble, delicate.”
Frankfurter Allgemeine

“Sovereignly and cleverly Nathalie Stutzmann seeks to establish Gounod as a storyteller.”
Welt

“It is precisely because of this conductor that it is worth making a pact with the devil for the new Munich Faust.”
Augsburger Allgemeine

Following this success, Nathalie Stutzmann will return to the Bayerische Staatsoper in the 2026/2027 season to conduct Wagner’s Tannhäuser.

Nathalie Stutzmann has been appointed the next Artistic and Music Director of the Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo (OPMC), beginning her four-year term on 1 September 2026. The announcement was made on 10 December 2025 by H.R.H. The Princess of Hanover during a public press conference in Monaco.

This appointment celebrates a long and fruitful collaboration, marked by numerous symphonic and operatic projects—including L’Elixir d’Amour (2014) and Tannhäuser (2017). Nathalie was also named Officer of the Order of Cultural Merit of Monaco in 2014. She becomes the 19th—and the first woman—Artistic and Musical Director of the OPMC since its founding in 1856.

Nathalie Stutzmann: “I am deeply honored to join the Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra as its next Music and Artistic Director. This orchestra created in 1856 carries a rich history and a distinctive artistic spirit, and I am inspired by the possibilities that lie ahead. My collaboration with the orchestra started ten years ago and we have been developing a beautiful complicity and joy to make music together during those years. I look forward to exploring musical horizons and continuing to share our passion for excellence with the audiences of Monaco and showcase the OPMC on the world stage. I look forward to building this new chapter with the musicians and the community that surrounds and supports this remarkable institution and am deeply grateful for the support and trust from our board president HRH the Princess of Hanover.”

“Extending my time with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is both a joy and an inspiration. Over the past seasons, the Orchestra and I have built a strong artistic bond, rooted in trust, curiosity and the shared love of discovery. The Orchestra’s sound and expressivity is developing beautifully and together we will keep pushing artistic boundaries, bringing fresh energy to the great major repertoire, and sharing the spirit of Atlanta through our music.”

Read full press release on Atlanta Symphony Orchestra website.

Nathalie Stutzmann has been honored with two prestigious nominations at the 2025 OPUS KLASSIK Awards. She is nominated for Best Conductor of the Year, recognizing her exceptional artistry, leadership, and contributions to the world of classical music.

In addition, the recording of Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 (From the New World) with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra has received a nomination for Best Symphonic Recording of the Year. The performance has been praised for its expressive depth and dynamic interpretation, highlighting the powerful collaboration between Stutzmann and the ASO.

The OPUS KLASSIK Awards are among the most respected honors in classical music, celebrating excellence in performance and recording across the international stage.

The winners of OPUS KLASSIK 2025 will be announced at the end of June.

The full list of nominees is available on the official shortlist page.

Nathalie Stutzmann is set to make her highly anticipated conducting debut at the Bayerische Staatsoper next season, leading a new production of Gounod’s Faust. The production features a stellar cast, including Jonathan Tetelman in the title role, alongside Kyle Ketelsen, Olga Kulchynska, and Florian Sempay. The premiere will be held on February 8, 2026.
More information at this link.