We are delighted to share the news that young German conductor Gabriel Venzago has just been appointed Music Director of Südwestdeutsche Philharmonie Konstanz from 1 January 2023. 

Heidelberg born Venzago is regarded as one of the outstanding conductors of his generation with excellent prospects. Supported by Germany’s ​‘Dirigierforum’ and ​‘Maestros of Tomorrow’, Venzago says, ​“I am very happy about my election as Music Director of Südwestdeutsche Philharmonie Konstanz. I would like to embed our orchestra even deeper in the city, shape it artistically and explore or create new paths and spaces.” Orchestra Director Insa Pijanka‎‎ says she is very much looking forward to working with the current First Kapellmeister and Deputy Music Director of Salzburg Landestheater on taking the orchestra into a bright future.

In 2021, Venzago attracted great attention directing Zaide. Eine Flucht, involving an integrative process with young refugees. Current highlights include a large scale production with NDR Radiophilharmonie [Hannover] and percussionists Martin Grubinger and The Percussive Planet Ensemble at Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival, invitations from Münchner Philharmoniker and Sinfonieorchester Basel as well as a new production of La finta giardiniera at Salzburg Landestheater.