In the summer 2015, the Bamberg Symphony played Smetana’s Má Vlast at Herrenchiemsee Castle. The conductor was Jakub Hrůša who, at that time, had already conducted the Orchestra in three concerts before. In September 2015 he was appointed Chief Conductor Designate of the Bamberg Symphony. From autumn 2016, Jakub Hrůša will assume musical direction of the Orchestra. He will be the fifth Chief Conductor in the history of the Bamberg Symphony.