Switzerland’s Argovia Philharmonic Announces New Chief Conductor

The Argovia Philharmonic has announced the appointment of Norwegian conductor Rune Bergmann as its new Chief Conductor

The Argovia Philharmonic, in Aaraus, Switzerland, has this week announced the appointment of Norwegian conductor Rune Bergmann as its new Chief Conductor - effective from the commencement of the 2020-2021 season.

"Rune Bergmann is an extraordinarily expressive personality … as a conductor, musician and as a human being ... ” Orchestra Director Christian Weidmann has told local media.

“The man has rhythm in the blood,” he has said.

The 42-year-old, who will replace conductor Douglas Bostock, currently serves as Music Director of Canada’s Calgary Philharmonic and as Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of Poland’s Szczecin Philharmonic.