Contemporary Leaders

The «Lucerne Festival Contemporary Leaders» are selected musicians from the worldwide Lucerne Festival Academy network. During the summer festival, they accompany the three-week work phase as coaches, 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.

2025 the following musicians are supporting the Lucerne Festival Academy.

Matteo Cesari*, flute
Claire Chenette, oboe
Ettore Biagi, clarinet
Ben Roidl-Ward*, bassoon
Deepa Goonetilleke, horn
Rike Huy*, trumpet
Zachary Bond*, trombone
Jack Adler-McKean, tuba
João Carlos Pacheco*, percussion
Helga Karen, piano
Estelle Costanzo, harp
Marina Kifferstein, violin
Winnie Huang, violin
Stephen Upshaw, viola
Markus Hohti, violoncello
Edward Kass, double bass

* Guest Leader