Edward Garner Is the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s Principal Conductor

https://operawire.com/sir-edward-garner-is-the-london-philharmonic-orchestras-principal-conductor/

(Credit: Benjamin Ealovega) Edward Gardner has been named the Principal Conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra. He has been signed to a five-year contract that will see him collaborate with the organization for at least 10 weeks per year. He will take on this position at the start of the 2021-22 season. “I’m thrilled to have been appointed Principal Conductor {…}

News

Diana Damrau, Jamie Barton, & Elza van den Heever Among Highlights of London Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2019-20 Season

https://operawire.com/diana-damrau-jamie-barton-elza-van-den-heever-among-highlights-of-london-philharmonic-orchestras-2019-20-season/

The London Philharmonic Orchestra has announced its slate for the 2019-20 season, which will take place at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall. As per other season announcements, the focus here will be on opera singers and other such vocal showcases. Things get started with a performance of Verdi’s Requiem with Edward Gardner conducting. Elza van den Heever, Ekaterina Gubanova, {…}

News

Mark Wigglesworth to Be Next Chief Conductor of Adelaide Symphony Orchestra

https://operawire.com/mark-wigglesworth-to-be-next-chief-conductor-of-adelaide-symphony-orchestra/

The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra has appointed Mark Wigglesworth to the position of Chief Conductor. Wigglesworth, who has performed with such organizations as the Berlin Philharmonic, London Symphony, New York Philharmonic, and Royal Concertgebouw orchestras, kicks off his three-year tenure in January 2025. He was also recently appointed to the position of Chief Conductor for the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. “I have {…}

News

Iceland Symphony Orchestra Names Barbara Hannigan Chief Conductor & Artistic Director

https://operawire.com/iceland-symphony-orchestra-names-barbara-hannigan-chief-conductor-artistic-director/

Barbara Hannigan has been appointed Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Iceland Symphony Orchestra for an initial period of three seasons, starting in late 2026. The soprano / conductor first collaborated with the ensemble in 2022 at the Reykjavík Arts Festival. She renewed the relationship in June 2023 and recently performed with the ensemble again in April 2024. “Always {…}

News

Royal Philharmonic Extends Vasily Petrenko’s Contract

https://operawire.com/royal-philharmonic-extends-vasily-petrenkos-contract/

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has announced that Vasily Petrenko will extend his contract as Music Director through to 2030. Petrenko will lead the RPO into its next artistic chapter, further strengthening its position as one of the world’s great orchestras in London, across the UK, and internationally. The contract extension recognizes the profound artistic leadership that Vasily Petrenko has brought {…}

News

Semyon Bychov Ends Tenure as Music Director of Czech Philharmonic

https://operawire.com/semyon-bychov-ends-tenure-as-music-director-of-czech-philharmonic/

Semyon Bychov is set to end his tenure as Music Director and Chief Conductor of the Czech Philharmonic during the 2027-28 season. In a statement, “It’s been a remarkable season in every conceivable way, even if it is still continuing with enormous projects yet to come. I will come back to it later, but first I would like to talk {…}

News

New York Philharmonic Board Member & Arts Figure Roy ‘Trey’ Farmer II Arrested

https://operawire.com/new-york-philharmonic-board-member-arts-figure-roy-trey-farmer-ii-arrested/

(Photo Credit: Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office) New York Philharmonic board member Roy “Trey” Farmer III has been arrested for alleged possession of child pornography. The prominent figure in the arts was arrested on March 22 following investigations by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit. According to reports, the unit received information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited {…}

News

Daniel Hyde Appointed Musical Director of City of London Choir

https://operawire.com/daniel-hyde-appointed-musical-director-of-city-of-london-choir/

Daniel Hyde has been appointed Musical Director and Principal Conductor of the City of London Choir. He will take the position effective from September 2024. Hyde is the Director of Music at King’s College, Cambridge, and has directed ensembles including the BBC Singers, Britten Sinfonia, the Academy of Ancient Music, the Philharmonia, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Orchestra of the Age of {…}

News

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Names New Chief Conductor & Principal Guest Conductor

https://operawire.com/bournemouth-symphony-orchestra-names-new-chief-conductor-principal-guest-conductor/

Mark Wigglesworth has been announced as the new Chief Conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. He will begin in his position during the 2024-25 season. The orchestra also announced that Chloé van Soeterstède will join as principal guest conductor, while Kirill Karabits will assume the title of conductor laureate. Wigglesworth has worked with such organizations as the Berlin Philharmonic, New {…}

235 search results for…

Edward Garner Is the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s Principal Conductor

Diana Damrau, Jamie Barton, & Elza van den Heever Among Highlights of London Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2019-20 Season

Mark Wigglesworth to Be Next Chief Conductor of Adelaide Symphony Orchestra

Iceland Symphony Orchestra Names Barbara Hannigan Chief Conductor & Artistic Director

Royal Philharmonic Extends Vasily Petrenko’s Contract

Semyon Bychov Ends Tenure as Music Director of Czech Philharmonic

New York Philharmonic Board Member & Arts Figure Roy ‘Trey’ Farmer II Arrested

Daniel Hyde Appointed Musical Director of City of London Choir

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Names New Chief Conductor & Principal Guest Conductor