Ireland’s Ulster Orchestra has announced that Daniele Rustioni will continue to work with the orchestra for a further two years and will change his title to Music Director.

Of his appointment, Rustioni said, The Ulster Orchestra family welcomed me from my very first day, and it feels very special and natural to now become the Music Director of this cultural jewel. Our recent BBC Prom together confirmed our unique bond through the highest level of music making at the world’s premier classical festival and we have so many wonderful plans in the next years for all of you. I look forward to sharing fabulous symphonic concerts and broadcasts together.

Meanwhile, Ulster Orchestra Managing Director Richard Wigley said, The news of Daniele becoming our Music Director and extending his contract to 2024 fulfils the highest ambitions we all share. Daniele is an international superstar and he is also one of us; we couldn’t be more pleased that he has committed to Northern Ireland at a time when he can choose to go anywhere in the world. On a personal note, I have now known Daniele for almost two decades and it is so good to be able to share his shining talent and magic across NI and beyond.  The concerts with Daniele and the Orchestra are rapidly becoming legend – there’s never been a better time to join us.

Rustioni opens the ensemble’s new season on Sept. 23.