BERGMANN CONDUCTS MOZART AND BRUCKNER
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Rune Bergmann
Norwegian conductor Rune Bergmann is currently Music Director of Canada ’ s Calgary Philharmonic , Artistic Director & Chief Conductor of Poland ’ s Szczecin Philharmonic , and Chief Conductor of Switzerland ’ s Argovia Philharmonic , positions he has held since the 2017 – 18 , 2016 – 17 , and 2020 – 21 seasons , respectively . Since Summer of 2023 , he is also Music Director of the Peninsula Music Festival in Wisconsin .
Guest engagements in the 2023 – 24 season bring Bergmann once again to the podiums of the Baltimore , Colorado and Utah Symphony Orchestras , and will see him debut with the Beethoven Orchestra Bonn , the Buffalo Philharmonic , and the Sarasota Orchestra .
Bergmann ’ s recent guest engagements include concert weeks with the Baltimore , Colorado Detroit , Edmonton , Houston , New Jersey , Pacific , and Utah Symphony Orchestras in North America , and the Bergen Philharmonic , Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana , Orquesta Sinfonica Portuguesa , Norwegian National Opera Orchestra , Orquesta de Valencia , Malaga Philharmonic , Spain ’ s ADDA Simfonica Staatskapelle Halle , Wrocław Philharmonic , and the Risør Festival in Europe , to name a few . Bergmann has also led performances of Il barbiere di Siviglia and La traviata at the Norwegian National Opera , and he made his U . S . operatic debut in Yale Opera ’ s production of Britten ’ s A Midsummer Night ’ s Dream , as staged by Claudia Solti , while previous guest engagements have led him to such auspices as the Oslo Philharmonic , New Mexico Philharmonic , Münchner Symphoniker , Mainfranken Theater Würzburg , Philharmonie Südwestfalen , as well as the symphony orchestras of Malmö , Helsingborg , Kristiansand , Stavanger , Trondheim , Karlskrona , and Odense .
2018 saw the release of Bergmann ’ s first recording with the Szczecin Philharmonic , which featured the “ Resurrection ” Symphony in E-minor by Mieczyław Karłowicz , a piece which has since become a major focus of
Bergmann ’ s repertoire . He has also released recordings with the Argovia Philharmonic , including Ravel ’ s G-Major Piano Concerto and Mozart ’ s Bb-Major Bassoon concerto .
Earlier in his career , Rune Bergmann served as First Kapellmeister and Deputy Music Director of the Theater Augsburg , where he led performances of numerous operas , including such titles as La Traviata , Der fliegende Holländer , and Die Fledermaus . He has also served as Principal Guest Conductor of the Kaunas City Symphony , and has been Artistic Director of Norway ’ s innovative Fjord Cadenza Festival since its inception in 2010 .
Christina & Michelle Naughton
Christina and Michelle Naughton have captivated audiences throughout the globe with the unity created by their mystical communication , as featured in the Wall Street Journal in their own words , “ There are times I forget we are two people playing together .”
The Naughton ’ s career was launched in 2009 with a recital debut at Kennedy Center , and an orchestral debut with The Philadelphia Orchestra . Other highlights include Baltimore , Detroit , Nashville , and San Diego Symphonies , The Mahler Chamber Orchestra , and New Zealand Symphony ; recitals at Lincoln Center , Carnegie Hall , Walt Disney Hall , Philharmonic Society of Orange County , and the Cliburn Series ; and festivals including La Jolla Music Society , the Ravinia Festival , Grand Teton Music Festival , and the Virginia Arts Festival .
The Naughtons are exclusive Warner Classics artists . Their debut on the label , Visions , was chosen as “ Editor ’ s Choice ” by Gramophone Magazine . Their 2019 album , American Postcard , showcases 20 th century American compositions . The Naughton ’ s passion for 20th century American music has led to premieres of commissions by the LA Phil ’ s Green Umbrella series and the world premiere of John Adams ’ Roll Over Beethoven at NYC ’ s WQXR Greenespace .
Rune Bergmann
Christina & Michelle Naughton
Born in Princeton , New Jersey to parents of European and Chinese descent ; Christina and Michelle are graduates of the Juilliard School and the Curtis Institute of Music , where they
were each awarded the Festorazzi Prize . In 2019 they became the first piano duo to receive an Avery Fisher Career Grant . They are Steinway Artists and currently reside in New York City .
Kristin Hoebermann Lisa Marie Mazzucco
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