Michael Wertmüller, born October 20, 1966 in Thun, Switzerland, is a Swiss drummer and composer known for his work in jazz and new music. He studied at the Swiss Jazz School, the Bern Conservatory, and the Sweelinck Conservatory in Amsterdam under Misha Mengelberg. Wertmüller's career began with his membership in the Bern Symphony Orchestra from 1989 to 1991. Throughout his career, he has composed pieces for diverse ensembles and premiered works at festivals such as the Donaueschinger Music Festival and the Lucerne Festival. His collaborations include operas like "Anschlag" (2013) with libretto by Lukas Bärfuss and "weine nicht, singe" (2015) with libretto by Dea Loher. Wertmüller's notable awards include the First Prize at the Amsterdam Drummer Contest in 1993 and the Cultural Prize of the City of Thun in 2006.
