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Jérémie Lesage
General Manager
Jérémie Lesage brings decades of expertise in classical music and opera to his role as General Manager of Musica Imperiale. A graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, Jérémie also holds a Bachelor of Musicology from Tours University, France. His early achievements as a vocalist provided the foundation for a career focused on promoting historically informed performances and fostering the careers of emerging artists.
Jérémie’s entrepreneurial spirit has driven numerous projects, including the creation of ensembles such as indexEnsemble (England) and Les Furies d’Euterpe (France), as well as the founding of NEO – New European Opera, dedicated to supporting young opera professionals. His artistic leadership extends to high-profile roles, including Head of production and Artist Agent for Parnassus Arts Productions, as well as and Head of production for the prestigious Bayreuth Baroque Opera Festival.
With a deep passion for historically informed practicies and Vienna’s cultural heritage, Jérémie now leads Musica Imperiale with a vision of blending world-class artistry with the grandeur of Vienna’s imperial past.
Ulrike Dröscher
General Manager
Ulrike Dröscher studied Theatre Sciences. She was engaged at various theatres and opera houses, working across independent scenes and film productions. Her positions included Assistant Director, Stage Manager, Performance Director, Production Manager, as well as Press Relations and Sponsoring, and Artist Management.
After more than twelve years in corporate marketing, Ulrike transitioned into the communications and events sector. She founded her first agency in 2014, followed in 2024 by the establishment of denkmanufaktur – agentur für kommunikation, event und marketing GmbH. Ulrike possesses extensive expertise in the conception, planning, and execution of events. A further focus is strategic communication, particularly in the cultural sector, including artist’s pr and work for the Cultural Office of the City of Krems and museumkrems.
Ulrike brings her 25 years of experience and expertise from the cultural and corporate sectors to Musica Imperiale. Her mission is to create exceptional moments for the guests and patrons of Musica I
Clemens Manser
Communications
Clemens Manser is a professional graphic designer, content creator, and photographer with extensive experience in the cultural and corporate sectors. His distinguished clientele includes the Austrian Ministry for Social Affairs, pharmaceutical giant Lilly, and high-profile artistic organizations such as Bayreuth Baroque Opera Festival, Parnassus Arts Productions, and Warner Classics. Clemens has also collaborated with celebrated artists like Max Emanuel Cencic, Bruno de Sá, and Franco Fagioli.
His creative expertise extends to projects like the Vienna Pride, the Austrian State Prize for Volunteering, and the EuroGames. With a flair for compelling visual storytelling and strategic communication, Clemens now heads the Communication department for Musica Imperiale, ensuring the series’ identity and message resonate across all platforms.