Johannes Schlaefli

Johannes Schlaefli is a renowned Swiss conductor and educator, celebrated for his extensive career in leading orchestras and teaching conducting worldwide. He co-founded the Basel Chamber Orchestra in 1984 and served as the chief conductor of the Bern Chamber Orchestra from 1995 to 2013. Following this, he led the Mannheim Chamber Orchestra from 2013 to 2019. Currently, Schlaefli is the Artistic Director of the Swiss Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Alumni-Symphony-Orchestra Zürich. He is also a Professor Emeritus for Orchestral Conducting at the Zurich University of the Arts and has taught at prestigious institutions like the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki and the Juilliard School in New York. His students include notable conductors such as Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla and Kerem Hasan.

As a guest conductor, Schlaefli has performed with numerous orchestras globally, including the Tonhalleorchester Zürich, Hong Kong Sinfonietta, and the Munich Radio Orchestra. His recent work includes conducting various orchestral pieces, though specific details about his recent releases are not detailed in available information. Schlaefli continues to be a highly respected figure in the world of classical music, both as a conductor and an educator.

Genres

Traditional Music

Latest Release

Eck: 3 Violin Concertos

Johannes Schlaefli

Album - 9 Tracks - Released January 19, 2024