In 1980, Davies moved to Stuttgart, Germany, where he was General Music Director of the Baden-Württemberg State Opera House from 1980 to 1987. There he premiered two Philip Glass operas, along with many standard operas, often in productions with innovative and unusual staging.
In 1980, Davies relocated to Stuttgart, Germany, where he served as General Music Director of the Baden-Württemberg State Opera House from 1980 to 1987. There, he showcased two Philip Glass operas and several standard operas, often with productions that incorporated innovative and unconventional elements.