https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/david-takes-centre-stage-with-new-austrian-theatre-post-4217337

By John Highfield PR

Acclaimed Sheffield-based musician David Barnard is taking centre stage with a new post at one of Europe’s most celebrated theatres.

David has been appointed assistant Chorus Director at the Landestheater in the Austrian city of Linz.

The Landestheater – or State Theatre – is the largest theatre in Upper Austria, is made up of three major venues and is owned by the State of Upper Austria.

David has been appointed assistant Chorus Director at the Landestheater in the Austrian city of Linz.

“When I returned to Sheffield after a full decade of international work, I had no idea that I would so quickly be taking on such a great new role as the one that has been offered by the Landestheater,” said David.

“Sheffield will continue to be my home base, particularly because it remains an interesting city to live in but much more of my time will be spent in the beautiful Austrian city of Linz.

​“Perhaps the Peak District will be temporarily swapped for the Alps, but I bet they don’t do a good pub Sunday roast!

​“The role is one I am highly experienced in, with previous chorus master contracts over the years around the world, but this particular appointment places me even more firmly at the heart of Europe’s classical music industry.”