Karel Mark Chichon to Remain Head of Orquesta Filmarmónica de Gran Canaria Until 2026-27 Season

(Photography: Marco Borggreve) Conductor Karel Mark Chichon has extended his contract to remain Chief Conductor & Artistic Director of the Orquesta Filarmónica de Gran Canaria until the 2026-27 season. He first took on the position in 2017 and under his leadership, the ensemble has become the only Spanish orchestra to record with Deutsche Grammophon. In an official press statement released {…}

Orquesta Filarmónica De Gran Canaria To Consider Removing Current Chief Conductor After Harassment Allegations

(Credit: Marco Borggreve) The Executive Committee of Orquesta Filarmónica de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is considering the removal  of British conductor Karel Mark Chichon from his position of Chief Conductor and Artistic Director. The move comes after a report emerged stating there was sufficient evidence of workplace harassment of the first degree committed against Isabel Turienzo, the orchestra’s head {…}