Beat Fehlmann has been the Artistic Director of the Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz in Ludwigshafen since September 2018.
Prior to this, the Swiss native held the position of Artistic Director at the Southwest German Philharmonic in Constance, following roles at the Graubünden Chamber Philharmonic and the Philharmonie der Nationen. Beat Fehlmann holds degrees in clarinet, conducting, and composition from conservatories, as well as an Executive Master in Arts Administration from the University of Zurich.
After assisting Heinz Holliger with the Collegium Novum Zurich, he embarked on an intensive career as a guest conductor for various orchestras and ensembles. He has received multiple awards for his compositions and, as a clarinetist, pursued primarily experimental projects.
In recent years, Beat Fehlmann has focused on administrative roles, furthering his expertise at the University of Zurich, the German Graduate School, and King’s College London. Since 2020, he has also been teaching orchestra management at the Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts. In 2022, he was honored with the German Orchestra Culture Prize for his innovative contributions.
