Lehnert succeeds Karlen in Zurich
Diana Lehnert will take over as Head of the E-Music Department in the Zurich Presidential Department at the beginning of April 2019. The department is responsible for so-called "classical" music. Diana Lehnert succeeds René Karlen, who is retiring.
René Karlen is retiring early at his own request at the end of March 2019. His successor, Diana Lehnert, studied music education and orchestral music at the Detmold University of Music and the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) and has worked as a freelance flautist and dramaturge, among other things. Most recently, she has been head of music education at the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra since 2008. In addition to artistic direction, she has experience in public relations and cultural journalism. Diana Lehnert lives in the city of Zurich.
The Classical Music Division of the Department of Culture in the Presidential Department is responsible for classical music and promotes concert life in the city of Zurich in this area. In addition to supporting performances with grants, it organizes three concert series of its own.
