New chief conductor for Brandenburg State Orchestra: Felix Mildenberger!

New chief conductor for Brandenburg State Orchestra: Felix Mildenberger!

The Brandenburg State Orchestra Frankfurt (Oder) faces an exciting fresh from the beginning, because it has found a new chief conductor. Felix Mildenberger, only 35 years old, will now swing the scepter in the orchestra. Mildenberger was able to prevail against 17 other candidates after an impressive guest conductor and was selected as a favorite from a total of around 120 applications. His appointment was decided by a finding commission that was already composed at the end of May, and the Frankfurt city council must agree to the new chief conductor in mid -July before he can officially take office. Mildenberger is already looking at a successful career, his predecessors, especially the 72-year-old Weigle, said goodbye with an impressive performance by the Mendelssohn "Lobsang" symphony.

What distinguishes Felix Mildenberger? The Hamburger lives for the music and has made a name for itself as a scholarship holder in the forum conducting of the German Music Council. He was also included in the "Maestros of Tomorrow" artist list. His current role as the first guest conductor of the Filarmonica Teatro Regio in Turin enables him to present a broad musical spectrum. An example of this is the concert on October 23, 2023, in which he conducted Gustav Mahler's "Symphony No. 4", a composition that he considered particularly valuable due to her emotional depth and universal attraction.

a management team full of creativity

Felix Mildenberger requires himself and his team a perfect mix of theoretical knowledge and the ability to connect to the musicians. He emphasizes the essential importance of communication and inspiration in working with orchestras. With his experiences, which he acquired in the course of his training and early career, he knows the challenges that the conductor has as a link between the musicians and the work. The conducting only makes sense for Mildenberger if you have enough life experience to use the advantages of working with older, more experienced musicians. He sees the early getting to know opera performances and concerts as crucial to develop a natural connection to music.

A crucial building block for a successful conductor is the training. In this context, Mildenberger is supported by his studies and the practical experience he gained. For example, interested young people can start a bachelor's degree in orchestral management at the Robert Schumann University of Düsseldorf, where they are given a wide range of scientific and practical content. The training includes weekly conductor lessons, orchestral and ensemble work as well as instrumental lessons. The university attaches great importance to not only artistic skills, but also practical experience through working with professional orchestras.

future prospects

We can be excited to see how the orchestra will develop under the new management and whether Felix Mildenberger succeeds in writing a new chapter in the history of the Brandenburg State Orchestra. The coming weeks will show whether the city council consent to the appointment and we can look forward to fascinating concerts that will shape the musical landscape of Brandenburg.