Numa Bischof Ullmann will end his tenure at the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra in 2028

Numa Bischof Ullmann will step down as managing director of the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra at the end of June 2028, after 25 years.¹ He took over in 2003. Among the milestones the orchestra lists are its growth to its current size, guest performances in more than 30 countries, the funding of the orchestra's own building and the launch of the piano festival Le Piano Symphonique.¹

He is not leaving altogether: he will continue to run Le Piano Symphonique as artistic director and take over the management of the Foundation for the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra.¹² President Karin Auf der Maur puts it like this: “Die Saison 2027/28 wird den Abschluss einer 25-jährigen Ära markieren.” (the 2027/28 season will mark the end of a 25-year era)¹

Who will take over is still open. The Lucerne Symphony Orchestra association intends to start the process of filling the post soon; the early announcement is meant to give it enough time to do so.¹