Basel Sinfonietta extends contract with Titus Engel
Titus Engel will remain Principal Conductor of the Basel Sinfonietta until the end of the 2030/31 season.
Since taking up his post in 2023, Titus Engel has had a significant artistic influence on the Basel Sinfonietta, writes the orchestra, and has led it to great success. This includes guest appearances at venues such as the Philharmonie Essen and at new music festivals such as the Wittener Tage für Neue Kammermusik and the NOW! The most recent Naxos recording of works by Sofia Gubaidulina, which was released by the New York Times was named one of the best classical albums of 2025. (to the SMZ-Review by Torsten Möller)
Founded in 1980, the Basel Sinfonietta is a symphonic orchestra specializing in contemporary music. It has commissioned numerous works and has presented more than 240 world premieres and national premieres since its foundation.
