Giuliana Zanoni Takes on Leadership Roles in Lugano
The Orchestra della Svizzera italiana (OSI) has a new artistic director, Giuliana Zanoni. She will also serve as music curator for LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura.
Giuliana Zanoni will assume this new dual role effective November 1, 2026, following the completion of the selection process conducted by the LAC and the Fondazione per l’Orchestra della Svizzera italiana (FOSI). According to the press release, the decisive factors in her selection were ‘her professional expertise and the quality of the artistic concept she presented, which best aligns with the objectives of the position and the development prospects of both institutions.«.
Zanoni completed her studies in philosophy and communication sciences at the Università del Piemonte Orientale. She also earned two master’s degrees in oboe performance (Master of Arts in Oboe Performance) from the Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana and the Conservatorio Guido Cantelli in Novara, as well as a master’s degree in Performing Arts Management from the Politecnico di Milano and the Accademia Teatro alla Scala. Until the end of August of this year, she served as Director of Music Operations & Artistic Administrator at the Washington National Opera. In this role, she was responsible for musical operations, orchestra administration, artistic planning, and the coordination of production processes.
