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22–26 September 2026 | Orchesterhaus
Conducting Week 2026
Young Conductors on the Podium of the Luzerner Sinfonieorchester
For one week, young conductors work with the Luzerner Sinfonieorchester at the Orchesterhaus. Under the guidance of Chief Conductor Michael Sanderling, they gain valuable hands-on experience with a professional orchestra.
The rehearsals are open to the public, offering a direct view into the work at the conductor’s podium. The week concludes with a public concert on Saturday, 26 September 2026.
Open Rehearsals at the Orchesterhaus
The rehearsals of the conducting week are open to the public. Interested visitors, students and music lovers are warmly invited to watch the young conductors at work with the Luzerner Sinfonieorchester.
Dates:
- Tuesday, 22 September 2026 | 10.00 a.m.–1.00 p.m. – concert rehearsal
Johannes Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn, op. 56a - Wednesday, 23 September 2026 | 10.00 a.m.–1.00 p.m. – concert rehearsal
Robert Schumann: from Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major Spring Symphony, op. 38, 1st and 3rd movements
Richard Strauss: Horn Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major, op. 11 - Thursday, 24 September 2026 | 10.00 a.m.–1.00 p.m. – concert rehearsal
Robert Schumann: from Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major Spring Symphony, op. 38, 1st and 3rd movements
Richard Strauss: Horn Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major, op. 11 - Thursday, 24 September 2026 | 7.00–9.30 p.m. – concert rehearsal
Ludwig van Beethoven: Overture to Egmont, op. 84 - Friday, 25 September 2026 | 10.00 a.m.–1.00 p.m. – dress rehearsal
Richard Strauss: from Horn Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major, op. 11, 2nd and 3rd movements
Ludwig van Beethoven: Overture to Egmont, op. 84
Robert Schumann: from Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major Spring Symphony, op. 38, 3rd movement
Venue:
Orchesterhaus of the Luzerner Sinfonieorchester
Arsenalstrasse 28b | 6010 Kriens
Please note:
Admission free. No registration required.
Closing Concert
At the end of the conducting week, selected participants conduct the public closing concert. The winner of the Assistant Conductor position with the Luzerner Sinfonieorchester will be announced afterwards.
Date:
Saturday, 26 September 2026 | 7.30 p.m. | Orchesterhaus
Tickets for the closing concert
Closing Concert Programme
Richard Strauss
From: Horn Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major, Op. 11, 2nd and 3rd movements
Ludwig van Beethoven
Overture to Egmont, Op. 84
The winner will be announced before the audience immediately afterwards.
Assistant Conductor Position
The conducting week is linked to the appointment of an Assistant Conductor position with the Luzerner Sinfonieorchester. Applications for the 2027/28 season have already closed.
More on the Assistant Conductor position and the conducting week
The conducting week and the Assistant Conductor position are made possible by a Swiss foundation.
