
Edmonton Symphony Orchestra Appoints New Music Director
By Francisco SalazarJean-Marie Zeitouni has been appointed Music Director of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.
In a statement, Zeitouni said, “This appointment is a tremendous honour and the fulfillment of a long-held dream. This orchestra welcomed me early in my career, and over the years, it has become a true artistic home. I have the greatest respect for the musicians as well as for the entire organization. Edmonton is home to one of the finest orchestras in North America and to an acoustic gem, the Winspear Centre. To help shape its future is both a joy and a responsibility—one I embrace with energy and passion. Edmonton is a vibrant city with a passionate, engaged audience that knows how to support its artists. I’m excited to grow my connection with this wonderful community that champions bold ideas and artistic creativity.”
He is the third Canadian—and ninth overall—to lead the ESO since 1952, marking a significant milestone in the orchestra’s history. Zeitouni made his ESO debut in 2006 and has since conducted over 35 performances with the ESO and Edmonton Opera.
Zeitouni has conducted around the world in Paris, New York, Hong Kong, Rio de Janeiro, Brussels, Detroit, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Vancouver, and Calgary.
He has also collaborated with the Handel and Haydn Society of Boston, the National Symphony of Mexico, and the Hong Kong Philharmonic.
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