Jan Nast Extends Contract with Vienna Symphony Orchestra

(Credit: Lukas Beck) Jan Nast has extended his contract as intendant of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra. Nast has been with the orchestra since 2019 and will remain with it until 2032. In a statement he said, “It is a privilege to be able to work in a city like Vienna: here everything is music, and the Vienna Symphony Orchestra is {…}

Jun 16, 2023

Petr Popelka Appointed Chief Conductor Designate of Vienna Symphony Orchestra

The Vienna Symphony Orchestra has announced that Czech conductor and composer Petr Popelka has been appointed as its new Chief Conductor Designate, effective immediately. He is set to lead over 20 performances in the upcoming season before becoming Chief Conductor for an initial term of five years. After studying as a double bassist in Prague and Freiburg, Popelka was deputy {…}