Andri Hardmeier and Francesca Verunelli new in Lucerne
Andri Hardmeier takes over as Head of the Institute for Classical and Sacred Music. Francesca Verunelli becomes a lecturer in theory, instrumentation and composition.
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The Lucerne School of Music has announced that Francesca Verunelli will join the Department of New Music, Composition and Theory from the spring semester of 2025. The internationally renowned composer will enrich the Lucerne School of Music with her wide-ranging experience.
Andri Hardmeier will take over as Director of the Institute for Classical and Sacred Music on March 1, 2025. In addition to many other professional positions, he was Head of the Music Department at Pro Helvetia for many years and thus brings with him "outstanding knowledge of the musical profession and the funding landscape".