18.05.2026    10:00–11:30 Uhr

Professional musicians face a significantly increased risk of hearing damage – yet effective protection and monitoring are still far from standard practice. This international online panel brings together perspectives from research, orchestra management, and musicians’ advocacy to explore both the scale of the problem and practical ways forward. A live demonstration of the Sottovoce system offers insight into real-time sound exposure monitoring in rehearsal and performance settings. The session will be held in English with live AI captions and translation into German, making it accessible for both international and German-speaking participants.
A follow-up discussion for those ready to move from awareness to action.

Confirmed panelists / Bestätigte Teilnehmer für die Podiumsdiskussion

Chair / Vorsitzender : Mark Pemberton OBE, Sottovoce Brand Partner / Markenpartner and one of the most esteemed voices in European orchestral leadership. 

Dr Ian O'Brien: Research Audiologist / Forschungsaudiologe. Ian will be sharing both scientific and clinical knowledge about noise induced hearing damage, and his own lived experience as a musician, providing a unique blend of expertise.

Tony David Cray: Co-Founder / Mitbegründer, Sottovoce HQ. Tony will be sharing a live demonstration of the Sottovoce capabilities. 

Aernout Kerbert: Director of Orchestra Management, Sydney Symphony Orchestra / Direktor des Orchestermanagements, Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Aeronout will provide a valuable operational perspective and explore the relationship between compliance obligations and artistic leadership. 

Christoph Thelen: Professional Musician and member of the professional associations Verband Deutscher Tonmeister & Unisono 

Registration form here.

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