Those who suffer are the singers

Berislav Klobucar in conversation with Opernwelt

For Birgit Nilsson, he was the ideal of a maestro who carried his singers on his hands - with economical gestures, flexible tempos and few words. No conductor stood in the pit of the Vienna State Opera more often than he did.

Mr. Klobucar, you have conducted 1133 performances at the Vienna State Opera. You are considered the record holder. Has your loyal…