Marie Jacquot Appointed Chief Conductor of WDR Sinfonieorchester

Marie Jacquot has been named chief conductor of the WDR Sinfonieorchester starting the 2026-27 season. Jacquot rapidly established herself on the international stage having been appointed principal conductor of the Royal Danish Theatre Copenhagen since 2024-25 and has served as guest conductor of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra. Her repertoire ranges from Purcell to contemporary music and she has performed with {…}

Jun 30, 2020

Cristian Măcelaru Extends Contract With WDR Sinfonieorchester

(Credit: © Thomas Brill) Romanian conductor Cristian Măcelaru has extended his contract as chief conductor of the WDR Sinfonieorchester until July 2025. The extension was signed on Friday, June 26, 2020. “Already at his inaugural concert in September 2019, he won over the hearts of the audience in an expressive manner. Appreciated by the media and specialist criticism, Cristian Măcelaru {…}