Elisabeth Linton to Continue as Artistic Director of the Royal Danish Opera

Elisabeth Linton has led the Royal Danish Opera since 2022, and the Royal Danish Theatre is delighted to announce the extension of her contract as Artistic Director until 2031. The Royal Danish Opera, already planning its 2027/2028 repertoire, has appointed an Artistic Director through 2031 to ensure artistic continuity.

Chairman of the Board, Lars Barfoed, states: “The Opera is flourishing, attracting international recognition. As the Board, we are dedicated to fostering this progress, and we have full confidence in Elisabeth Linton’s ability to maintain the Royal Danish Opera’s artistic excellence.”

“Elisabeth’s exceptional leadership has brought both tradition and innovation to the Royal Danish Opera, consistently delivering high-quality performances that have resonated with audiences and critics. I am confident that the Royal Danish Opera will continue to impress and move us under her guidance,” states CEO of The Royal Danish Theatre, Kasper Holten.

Elisabeth Linton is eager to continue developing the Royal Danish Opera’s artistic excellence and expanding its reach to an even wider audience.

“Leading the Royal Danish Opera is both an inspiration and a responsibility, especially in a time when art seems more necessary than ever. I am excited to build upon the foundation we’ve laid with our dedicated artists and staff. The Royal Danish Opera is, and must remain, a leader in the Nordic opera landscape. I’m committed to delivering top-class performances that keep opera vibrant and relevant, and at the highest levels, building on the finest Danish and international talent. My passion lies in making opera accessible and meaningful to all and striving to offer the audience the very best. I am incredibly proud and grateful for the Board’s confidence,” states Artistic Director of the Royal Danish Opera Elisabeth Linton.

About Elisabeth Linton

Elisabeth Linton is a graduate of the Danish National School of Performing Arts and has worked as a director and dramaturge in opera, musical theatre, and drama for the past 25 years, both in the Nordic region and across Europe. She has also served as Chief Dramaturge at the Malmö Opera.

At the Royal Danish Theatre, Elisabeth Linton has directed the play The Three Musketeers in Ulvedalene, the operas Under the Sky, Nabucco, Eugene Onegin, Momo and the Time Thieves, and La bohème, as well as Matilda the Musical.

At the Danish National Opera, Elisabeth Linton has directed Eugene Onegin, Tosca, Così fan tutte, Faust, and The Confession Box, which received the Reumert Award for Best Opera in 2007. Other of her productions include Tristan und Isolde at the Finnish National Opera, Don Giovanni at the Stadttheater Bern, Serse at Den Ny Opera, Orphée aux enfers at the Malmö Opera, Evita at the Aalborg Theatre, and Jesus Christ Superstar at the Aarhus Theatre.