Swiss conductor Matthias Bamert, 75, has been appointed Chief Conductor of Sapporo Symphony Orchestra (Japan), a 3-year position from April 2018. In a press release, Mr Bamert said, “I am very pleased and honoured to accept this position, and I am looking forward to many wonderful concerts with my new orchestra.“
Bamert currently holds a position of Principal Guest Conductor at Daejeon Philharmonic Orchestra (South Korea). In Sapporo, he is the successor of Max Pommer.