Franz Welser-Möst
Franz Welser-Möst is an acclaimed Austrian conductor known for his work with prestigious orchestras, including the Vienna Philharmonic. Born in 1960, he has gained international recognition for his interpretations of both classical and contemporary repertoire. As the Chief Conductor of the Vienna State Opera and the Cleveland Orchestra, he has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. In 2025, he was in the news for conducting the Radetzky March at the Musikverein as part of celebrations marking the 200th anniversary of the work's composer, Johann Strauss Sr.
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Recent news mentions
Franz Welser-Möst is involved with the Philharmonikers in a comeback performance.
Franz Welser-Möst mit den Philharmonikern: Ein Comeback mit Sturm und Drang - Musik
Austria· 2025-12-19The festival will conclude with a magnificent concert conducted by Franz Welser-Möst.
Danes veličastno slovo od poletnega festivala v Ljubljani
Slovenia· 2025-09-13
Franz Welser-Möst is conducting a suite to Richard Strauss' 'Rosenkavalier'.
Klassik am Odeonsplatz: So lief das Konzert - München
Germany· 2025-07-12
Franz Welser-Möst had to cancel his performances due to illness.
Hier braucht es gleich zwei Retter in der Not
Switzerland· 2025-06-20
Franz Welser-Möst is the conductor leading the Vienna Philharmonic concert at the Ljubljana Festival.
Križanke – oder kulture in čutnega razkošjaSlovenia· 2025-06-06
Franz Welser-Möst conducts the Vienna Philharmonic at the Proms.
The Proms 2025 season offers plenty both to cherish and challenge | Proms
United Kingdom· 2025-04-23
Franz Welser-Möst is noted for his clear and balanced interpretation of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony at the Lucerne Festival.
Franz Welser-Möst begeistert am Lucerne Festival mit Beethovens NeunterSwitzerland· 2025-04-15
Franz Welser-Möst is mentioned as the conductor with the Wiener Philharmoniker at the Musikverein.
Endlich Radetzky-Marsch im Musikverein ohne Klatschen - MusikAustria· 2025-03-30