Pass the baton: conductors on the move
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra has appointed Cristian Măcelaru as its new Music Director to succeed Louis Langrée. Măcelaru, who made his debut with the orchestral … Read more
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Pass the baton: conductors on the move
Sofia Jeannin has been announced as the next Chief Conductor of ARS NOVA. Her collaboration with the Copenhagen-based vocal ensemble is already underway, and her … Read more
San Francisco Opera announces new music director
Eun Sun Kim has signed up as San Francisco Opera’s (SFO) next music director. She becomes only the fourth music director in the company’s history. … Read more
São Paulo Symphony Orchestra appoints new music director
Swiss conductor Thierry Fischer has been appointed music director of São Paulo Symphony Orchestra (OSESP). He takes up the post in March 2020, succeeding Marin … Read more
Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra announces new music director
Osmo Vänskä will become the new music director of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO) next year. He will step down from his role as music director … Read more
Esa-Pekka Salonen joins San Francisco Symphony
Esa-Pekka Salonen is to be the next music director of the San Francisco Symphony (SFS). He will replace Michael Tilson Thomas in September 2020, becoming … Read more
Les Violons du Roy appoint Jonathan Cohen as music director
Les Violons du Roy has announced that British conductor Jonathan Cohen will become its next music director. Cohen takes over from Bernard Labadie, who founded … Read more
Jaap van Zweden named music director at NY Phil
After months of speculation Jaap van Zweden has been appointed as the next music director of New York Philharmonic. He replaces Alan Gilbert, who is … Read more
Alondra de la Parra joins QSO as music director
Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) has appointed Mexican conductor Alondra de la Parra as its first ever music director. She will combine the roles of chief … Read more
New BSO contract for Andris Nelsons
Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) has announced that music director Andris Nelsons’ contract will be extended through to 2022, following a successful first year at the … Read more
