In September 2015, the Bamberg Symphony announced that Jakub Hrůša would become their next Chief Conductor from autumn 2016. “I am truly delighted to become Chief Conductor of the Bamberg Symphony”, says Jakub Hrůša. “Even before I had a chance to conduct this jewel among European orchestras, I had been a huge admirer. They are an embodiment of orchestral culture, with everything imagined by this term. And with the Orchestra having its origins in Prague, we breathe the same musical air, sharing our cultural backgrounds, being artistically and historically very close. With the Bamberg Symphony, every phrase can turn to be a little miracle, and every concert is a transfiguration.” In November 2015, he gave his first concert as Chief Conductor Designate when Michael and Andreea Wende made this portrait.