Lucerne Festival Academy Coaches
The "Lucerne Festival Academy Coaches" are selected musicians from the worldwide Lucerne Festival Academy network. During the summer festival, they accompany the three-week work phase, from the section rehearsals of the Lucerne Festival Contemporary Orchestra (LFCO) to rehearsals of programs for small ensembles, passing their knowledge and experience to the younger generation.
Lucerne Festival Academy Coaches 2026
2026 the following musicians are supporting the Lucerne Festival Academy.
Jack Adler-McKean, tuba
Nanci Belmont, bassoon
Zachary Bond, trombone
Matteo Cesari, flute
Claire Chenette, oboe
Estelle Costanzo, harp
Deepa Goonetilleke, horn
Markus Hohti, violoncello
Josh Henderson, violin
Talvi Hunt, piano
Rachel Koblyakov, violin
João Carlos Pacheco, percussion
Ana Maria Santos, clarinet
Kathryn Schulmeister, double bass
Ari Streisfeld, violin
Rebecca Toal, trumpet
Stephen Upshaw, viola
Szuhwa Wu, violin