Southwest German Orchestra welcomes its latest maestro
In a significant development for the Southwest German Chamber Orchestra Pforzheim, Anna Becker has been elected by the orchestra's supervisory board to succeed Andreas Herrmann, commencing her tenure on March 1, 2024. Becker, a 33-year-old native of Pforzheim, brings a wealth of experience in music and management to her new role.
The interim management period at the Southwest German Chamber Orchestra Pforzheim, which began on August 1, 2023, ended on March 1, 2024. During this period, the team was led by Stephan Popp as the orchestra manager, with Detlef Wagner serving as the honorary managing director and Peter Conzelmann as the deputy managing director. However, it was Anna Becker who assumed the interim management position.
Becker's career in music and management began early, with her initial professional experiences in orchestral music. She honed her skills as a violinist and pursued further education in music education and cultural management at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg and the Paris Conservatory "Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de danse de Paris" (CNSMDP).
Prior to her role at the Southwest German Chamber Orchestra Pforzheim, Becker managed network offices at state music academies, first at the State Academy of Music and Performing Arts Mannheim, and later at the Hochschule für Musik Saar. She has also worked as an organizer for various institutions, including the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Saarland.
In 2022, Becker was admitted to the mentoring program "Women in Culture and Media" of the German Cultural Council, furthering her professional development. It is worth noting that, despite extensive searches, there is limited information available about Becker's background in orchestral music. This suggests that she may be known in a more specialized or local context not covered by the indexed biographies or rosters.
As the new artistic director and managing director of the Southwest German Chamber Orchestra Pforzheim, Becker is poised to bring her unique blend of musical and managerial skills to the fore, steering the orchestra towards a promising future.
Anna Becker, the newly elected artistic director and managing director of the Southwest German Chamber Orchestra Pforzheim, will likely implement her expertise in music and management to rejuvenate the orchestra's home-and-garden, creating an invigorating lifestyle for both the musicians and audience members. During her tenure, which starts on March 1, 2024, she plans to leverage her insights gained from her prior experiences in orchestral music and cultural management to elevate the orchestra's presence in the community and beyond.
