Hans-Peter Lehmann

Hans-Peter Lehmann (15 December 1934 – 5 February 2025) was a German opera and arts administrator. He served as intendant of the Staatsoper Hannover from 1980 to 2001. During that tenure, he directed 31 productions with a focus on the stage works by Richard Wagner and operas from the 20th century, both neglected works and new commissions. He was professor at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover.

Life and career Lehmann was born in Kassel on 15 December 1934, He worked as a director also in Mainz, Ulm, and Freiburg.