Conductor Maxime Pascal has been announced as a Principal Guest Conductor of the Deutsche Oper Berlin from the 2026/27 season. Alongside Michele Spotti and Titus Engel (the latter acting as Conductor in Residence), the three conductors will share the leadership position previously held by Sir Donald Runnicles in what the Deutsche Oper is calling a ​“team-based solution”. Pascal, who already serves as Chief Conductor of the Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra, is set to conduct at least two productions and a symphonic concert with the orchestra.