After a highly successful collaboration spanning 23 years, we must announce that Thomas Fichter will leave us on August 1, 2025.
Thomas Fichter became the Intendant of Musikfabrik in 2001. He organized the ensemble’s move from Düsseldorf to Cologne and provided a stable foundation for the ensemble, including the concert series Musikfabrik im WDR. He moved to New York City in 2004 but continued to support the ensemble as an advisor for many years. In 2015, he returned initially as an advisor and then resumed his role as Intendant in 2017. In recent years, he has worked tirelessly to give the ensemble a sound future, initiating successful projects and guiding us through the uncertain times of the corona lockdowns.
Thomas Fichter’s work has been of existential importance to the ensemble, and we are infinitely grateful for the many years of fruitful relationship and good collaboration.

We want to thank Thomas for his visionary work and passionate commitment to the ensemble.