The Philadelphia Orchestra has announced two new conducting appointments beginning September 2019.

The orchestra announced that Erina Yashima will be the assistant conductor and Lina Gonzalez-Granados will become a conducting fellow.

Yashima will succeed Kensho Watanabe in the position and will serve as cover conductor for, and provide assistance to, Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin and guest conductors on artistic matters in preparation for and during rehearsals. She will also participate in residencies, tours, and educational activities.

Gonzalez-Granados will join the conducting roster to support the Orchestra up to 10 weeks per season, assisting Nézet-Séguin and guest conductors on special projects in addition to leading select community programs.

“It’s so exciting to welcome two tremendous conductors to our Orchestra family as we embark on one of our most groundbreaking seasons to date,” said Music Director Nézet-Séguin in a press statement. “Both Erina and Lina have shown that they will bring their distinct flair and artistry to the podium, and I could not be more pleased with our decision to bring them on board.”

The two conducting appointments were the result of a wide-ranging selection process that reviewed nearly 600 applicants and included an audition with The Philadelphia Orchestra by a small group of final candidates.