He worked closely with artistic director Albrecht Puhlmann to reorganize the opera company, recruit new musicians and talent, and produce and perform many operas of the highest quality.
當時他與理念相投的劇院總經理普哈曼合作無間，兩人對內革新，重新考招歌手，匯聚人才；對外則製作、演出了多部優質歌劇。