Culture Prize for Beat Fehlmann: A farewell full of music and honor!

Culture Prize for Beat Fehlmann: A farewell full of music and honor!

Speyer, Deutschland - Minister of Culture Katharina Binz awarded the Peter Cornelius plaque to Beat Fehlmann, the director of the German State Philharmonic Rhineland-Palatinate on July 6, 2025. This award is considered the highest honor of the country for outstanding merits in musical care and creation. During the final concert of the Speyer Musikfest, which was also a false man's last concert in his function as director, the ceremonial handover took place. Here he presented an impressive balance after almost seven years and was officially adopted, as [Rheinpfalz.de] (https://www.rheinpfalz.de/lokal/pfalz-ticker_artikel ,-beat-fehlmann-peter-cornelius-plaque-des-iges-ige-_arid.5790754.html).

Fehlmann took over the management of the German State Philharmonic on September 1, 2018 and has artistically led the orchestra to new heights since then. Under his leadership, the Philharmonie was not only recognized as one of the best orchestras in Germany, but it also initiated a strategic realignment of the ensemble. The special commitment of Fehlmann is underlined by the impressive utilization of the subscription concerts in Ludwigshafen, which was 99% in his last season.

about the new beginning in Liechtenstein

With his new position as artistic director and managing director of the music academy in Liechtenstein, which he will take on September 1, 2025, Beat Fehlmann takes an exciting step in his career. Bow with him also the ensemble Esperanza, another component of his artistic work, which has already been recognized with significant awards, such as the Opus Classical and the ICMA special prize. However, this new challenge will not be his last innovation, because Fehlmann has always proven in the past that he has a good knack for creative developments.

Minister of Culture Katharina Binz emphasized the passion and commitment of Fehlmann, which has strengthened the relationship between the orchestra and the audience. The initiative of the “Competence Center Music”, which integrates the musician and administration into the development of new projects, testifies to its future -oriented way of thinking and promotes creativity and identification within the ensemble, which increases the number of spectators.

A look at the Fehlmann era

The time of Beat Fehlmann as director was characterized by renewal and success. He leaves a newly designed orchestra that is well positioned for the future. The Peter Cornelius badge is not only a sign of its achievements, but also a symbol for the deeply rooted culture of the music care in Rhineland-Palatinate. The awarding of this appreciation reflects the recognition of his tireless efforts, not only for the orchestra, but for the entire musical landscape.

Overall, Fehlmann's story impressively shows how important passion and commitment in the cultural sector are and how these characteristics can shape the lives of many productions and the audience. The path that he is now treading in Liechtenstein is followed with great curiosity and is an exciting chapter in his already remarkable career.