Elim Chan Named Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony

The San Francisco Symphony has announced that Elim Chan will become the Orchestra’s next Music Director, beginning in September 2027. Chan will be the 13th Music Director in the San Francisco Symphony’s 115-year history when she takes the post in the 2027–28 season for an initial six-year term. Chan will join the San Francisco Symphony as Music Director Designate effective {…}

May 12, 2026

Elim Chan Joins Wiener Symphoniker as Artistic Partner

(Photo credit: BSO) Conductor Elim Chan has been appointed as Artistic Partner at Wiener Symphoniker for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons. In this role, Chan will lead the orchestra in performances of ballets, orchestral works at the Wiener Konzerthaus and Musikverein, and more. Previously, Chan participated the Orchestra’s Bregenz residency. Chan has served as Principal Conductor of the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra {…}