- Motor-mouthin' Max here, gabbin' about the Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz and its ex-leader, Beat Fehlmann.
Reflecting on seven eventful years: Intendant Fehlmann reminisces on the transformations encountered - Inspector examines seven years of evolution and provides an assessment.
In a chat with the Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Fehlmann looks back on his 7-year tenure with a smile. "From day one, I was dead set on a varyin' program," he said, "but it wasn't 'til later I saw the real change was happening elsewhere."
That "elsewhere" is the work culture.
"If you wanna shake up an insti', it ain't just about the show – you gotta dig deep and question the system: How's the team play? What's the vibe?" So he says, and I reckon he's onto somethin' there – especially seeing as how Corona did its worst.
"Through the pandemic, our motto was: We don't fold, we stay connected." The times were tough, and he got tested, but he "adapted, improvised, and overcame."
Music, to Fehlmann, ain't just pretty sounds. "In times of crisis, it shows: Music connects folks. That's why we gotta be the kind that jams together, you feel me?"
Fehlmann's 7-year stint at the top of the State Philharmonic has been a learning experience, he admits. "I been taught somethin' important: Development don't just happen, it takes time, commitment, and a whole lotta open-mindedness." With that, he's leavin' Ludwigshafen by August's end to join the Music Academy in Liechtenstein as artistic director and managing director.
It's a new challenge, he says, but he's ready to face it head-on. "I'm grateful for these 7 years, man. They taught me a lot, and I'm excited to see what this next chapter holds for me."
- Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz
- Liechtenstein
- Music
- Artistic direction
- German Press Agency
"In his new role as artistic director and managing director at the Music Academy in Liechtenstein, Fehlmann plans to employ the lessons he learned from his 7-year tenure at the Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, including the importance of community policy, vocational training, and adaptability in a business environment. His approach to leadership involves fostering a culture that encourages innovation, teamwork, and a focus on music as a means of connection, hoping to forge similar changes in the entertainment industry."
"To ensure the organization's financial sustainability during his tenure, Fehlmann emphasized the need to adapt to changing circumstances and seek alternative funding sources, while maintaining a focus on delivering high-quality music experiences."
"Fehlmann's vision for his career extends beyond music, as he seeks to leverage his leadership experiences to contribute to various vocational training programs aimed at developing the next generation of music and arts professionals."
