Michael Sanderling Luzerner Symfonieorchester Photo: Marco Borggreve

Chief Conductor of the 
Lucerne Symphony Orchestra
Residenzorchester of the KKL Lucerne

Michael Sanderling Luzerner Symfonieorchester Photo: Marco Borggreve

Chief Conductor of the
Lucerne Symphony Orchestra
Residenzorchester of the KKL Lucerne

Michael Sanderling Luzerner Symfonieorchester Photo: Marco Borggreve (Ausschnitt)

Chief Conductor of the 
Lucerne Symphony Orchestra
Residenzorchester of the
KKL Lucerne

Lucerne Symphony Orchestra, Conductor Michael Sanderling

Calendar

03 Jun 2026

Lucerne, Switzerland

KKL Luzern

Lucerne Symphony Orchestra
Diploma Concert with Graduates of the Lucerne School of Music

17 Jun 2026

Lucerne, Switzerland

KKL Luzern

Lucerne Symphony Orchestra
Gil Shaham

Beethoven: Fidelio Ouverture
Barber: Violin Concerto
Sibelius: Symphony No. 2


18 Jun 2026

Lucerne, Switzerland

KKL Luzern

Lucerne Symphony Orchestra
Gil Shaham

Beethoven: Fidelio Ouverture
Barber: Violin Concerto
Sibelius: Symphony No. 2

all concerts of the current season

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Biography

  • EN

    Biography [english version]


    Since the 2021/22 season, Michael Sanderling has served as chief conductor of the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra. This appointment marked the logical continuation of a long-standing, close partnership aimed at further establishing the orchestra’s international reputation in the late Romantic repertoire—particularly with works by Bruckner, Mahler, and Strauss. Tours throughout Europe, Asia, and South America, as well as innovative projects, attest to the impact of this collaboration. Particular attention was drawn to the multimedia production of Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10 featuring artist William Kentridge, which, following its premiere at the KKL Lucerne and in Pompeii, enjoyed triumphant performances at the Vienna Konzerthaus and the Philharmonie de Paris.

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  • DE

    Biografie [german version]


    Seit der Saison 2021/22 prägt Michael Sanderling als Chefdirigent das Luzerner Sinfonieorchester. Die Ernennung war die konsequente Fortführung einer langjährigen, engen Partnerschaft mit dem Ziel, das Orchester im spätromantischen Repertoire – insbesondere mit Werken von Bruckner, Mahler und Strauss – international weiter zu profilieren. Tourneen durch Europa, Asien und Südamerika sowie innovative Projekte zeugen von der Strahlkraft dieser Zusammenarbeit. Besondere Beachtung fand die multimediale Produktion von Schostakowitschs 10. Sinfonie mit dem Künstler William Kentridge, die nach ihrer Premiere im KKL Luzern und in Pompeji triumphale Aufführungen im Wiener Konzerthaus und der Philharmonie de Paris feierte.

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Recordings

  • MOZART/SAY • REQUIEM

    Luzerner Sinfonieorchester, Rundfunkchor Berlin, Michael Sanderling, Audio CD (2025), WARNER

  • CD Cover | BRAHMS • THE SYMPHONIES

    BRAHMS • THE SYMPHONIES

    Luzerner Sinfonieorchester, Michael Sanderling, Audio CD (2023), WARNER

  • CD Cover | BEETHOVEN: THE NINE SYMPHONIES

    BEETHOVEN • THE NINE SYMPHONIES

    Dresdner Philharmonie, Michael Sanderling, Audio CD (2018), SONY

  • CD Cover | SHOSTAKOVICH: THE FIFTEEN SYMPHONIES

    SHOSTAKOVICH • THE FIFTEEN SYMPHONIES

    Dresdner Philharmonie, Michael Sanderling, Audio CD (2019), SONY

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Contact

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    ITALY

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