Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor
Appointment of Tugan Sokhiev
Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor
The Orchestre de la Suisse Romande Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Tugan Sokhiev as Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor. This initial three-season appointment will commence with the 2026–27 season. From the 2027–28 seasononwards, Tugan Sokhiev willspend six weeks per season in residence in Geneva.
The artistic relationship between the Orchestra and Tugan Sokhiev began in 2024 and has flourished through a series of memorable collaborations. Among the highlights was his acclaimed interpretation of Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5 in October 2024. Following that concert, which earned the enthusiastic endorsement of the Orchestra’s musicians, the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande Foundation invited him to assume the position of Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor, reflecting the high regard in which his artistry, leadership and musical vision are held.
Alongside his conducting activities, Tugan Sokhiev will play an active role in shaping the Orchestra’s artistic direction, including participation in auditions and recruitment processes. Concert programmes and touring projects will be developed in close collaboration with the General Management and the Artistic Committee.
The Orchestre de la Suisse Romande Foundation, the General Management and the entire staff of the Orchestra warmly welcome this collaboration and are delighted to embark on a new chapter in the Orchestra’s artistic development together with Tugan Sokhiev.
“Following the extensive work undertaken by the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande Foundation to define a new artistic leadership structure, the choice of a collaborative model with Tugan Sokhiev as Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor embodies our ambitious vision and our firm commitment to the future.
I am particularly delighted that he has accepted this appointment. His presence represents an extraordinary opportunity for our Orchestra, which will benefit from his exceptional talent, artistic integrity and internationally recognised expertise.”
— Charlotte de Senarclens, President of the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande Foundation
“Tugan Sokhiev is admired for the clarity of his musical vision, the intensity of his interpretations and his remarkable ability to forge deep connections with musicians. We are thrilled to welcome him to the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande and look forward to the artistic journey ahead.”
— Steve Roger, General Director
“I am delighted to begin this new chapter as Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor of the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande.
Since my first collaborations with the Orchestra, I have felt an increasingly profound artistic affinity with its musicians, driven by a shared passion for music-making. I look forward to continuing this journey together, creating inspiring programmes, exploring the richness of the symphonic repertoire and discovering new artistic horizons side by side.”
— Tugan Sokhiev, Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor
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