12 May, 2025
15:45 -
16:45

Meet-up

Closed-Door Orchestra Meeting

What you've always wanted to talk about but never dared to

A candid, off-the-record exchange between orchestra managers, addressing the complex internal and external challenges they face and exploring possible solutions together.

Orchestra managements have to tackle multiple problems. Some of these issues are very tricky: dependencies within the organisation, relationships between managers, musicians and chief conductors, involvement of stakeholders in programming, the climate and format of discussions about internal affairs, workload and financial pressure, etc. Are there any recipes or methods which offer orientation and help? Behind closed doors with microphones and cameras off, we listen to complaints and dig deeper for solutions.

Please note that this session is open exclusively to representatives of orchestras.

Gerald Mertens and Pamela Coats
Gerald Mertens and Pamela Coats

Coordinated by

Gerald Mertens (Germany)
Managing Editor, Magazine “das Orchester”
Pamela Coats (United States)
Artistic Director and Clarinettist, Sinfonietta VivazzA