Ramon Kündig
Biography
Ramon Kündig was born and brought up in Schwyz. Much to the alarm of his neighbours, he discovered his enthusiasm for creating various sounds and noises at an early age. In his first drum lessons, he learned to focus this energy and transform it into music.
Ramon Kündig has been Principal Percussionist with responsibility for Principal Timpani at the Luzerner Sinfonieorchester since 2019. Prior to this, he spent five years as Principal Timpanist of the argovia philharmonic. He is also Principal Timpanist of the Zuger Sinfonietta, a permanent member of the 21st Century Orchestra and regularly appears as a guest with other orchestras.
His musical training took him from the Lucerne School of Music to Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) and the State University of Music Trossingen. He studied classical percussion and graduated with distinction both with a teaching diploma and a Master of Arts in Music Performance. His many years as a member of the Swiss Youth Symphony Orchestra (SJSO) were also an important part of his musical development.
Born and raised in Schwyz, Ramon Kündig discovered at an early age how much he enjoyed creating sounds and noises from all kinds of objects. Percussion lessons soon taught him how to channel this energy into music. His competition successes include first prizes at the Swiss Drummer and Percussionist Competition in Altishofen and at the Central Switzerland Youth Competition for Classical Music.
Alongside his work as an orchestral musician, Ramon Kündig teaches percussion at the Kantonsschule Kollegium Schwyz and serves as a specialist jury member at various music competitions.
His musical curiosity extends far beyond the classical orchestral repertoire. He regularly composes and produces music for film, theatre and concert projects, combining his experience as a percussionist with a passion for a wide range of musical forms of expression.
More info: www.ramonkuendig.ch