Vorarlberg: Sebastian Hazod new CEO of SOV – Kultur Vorarlberg –

Over the last two years, the 31-year-old Austrian has been the conductor of the Württembergischer Kammerorchester Heilbronn. Hazod follows Thomas Heissbauer, who took the artistic direction of the Salzburg Cultural Association. Cultural managers from all German-speaking countries had asked for the management of the Vorarlberg Symphony Orchestra

Sebastian Hazod will take over the management of the Vorarlberg Symphony Orchestra in mid-September. Following a call for applications with highly qualified candidates from all German-speaking countries, the Council decided unanimously in favor of 31-year-old Upper Austria

"Sebastian Hazod intensively treated our orchestra and convinced us with his expertise and personality ". describes President Manfred Schnetzer. "With his experience of musician and orchestral management, he will continue the success of the Vorarlberg Symphony Orchestra."

Musician and Director

Hazod grew up in Wels (Upper Austria) and studied at Anton Bruckner University Linz and Graz Art University. Contrabbad studied. At the same time, he completed a degree in music management at the Krems Danube University. For three years he was also an independent musician, among others, at the Bruckner Orchestra Linz

. Since 2013 Hazod has been badistant conductor of the orchestra Bruckner Orchestra, and since 2016 he is director of orchestra at the Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn. He is responsible for the orchestra layout, annual schedule and contract negotiations. The Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn has 20 permanent musicians. The approximately 90 concerts a year include international tours, guest performances and a separate subscription cycle.

He welcomes his new badignment in Vorarlberg, says the cultural director of 31 years. "The Vorarlberg Symphony Orchestra is a well-known name in Austria as a country of music, and has gained a very positive reputation in recent years." He heard the orchestra as a young musician at the Bregenz Festival in 2008: "I am immediately enthusiastic"

] Important Tasks

From the perspective of the Executive Council, the selection of the new head of The orchestra as well as the offensive members are two important tasks for the coming months. Hazod will be closely involved in discussions about the future conductor. "The decision then comes back to the council with the orchestra," says Schnetzer, chairman of the SOV

Schnetzer is also interested in the planned offensive of the members, which was approved at the General Assembly in mid-June. In addition to simple membership, there will be future sponsoring members and a circle of special supporters. Additional offers are planned for her, such as exclusive previews of the program as well as contacts with artists and conductors. The number of members should increase significantly. "We want to give the orchestra a wider base and bring the many loyal visitors closer to us," says the president of the Vorarlberg Symphony Orchestra

at the General Assembly of the month of June. Manfred Schnetzer, dr. Magnus Brunner and the dr. Wolfgang Burtscher confirmed in the office. Christoph Ellensohn and Guy Speyers are the representatives of the orchestras