Maestro move: Goths grab young Finn
mainThe Gothenburg Symphony has announced Santtu-Matias Rouvali as its next music director, ending a rather dull four years with Kent Nagano.
Rouvali, 30, is presently music director at Tampere in Finland.
He says: ‘I am proud to follow in the footsteps of previous Principal Conductors of the Gothenburg Symphony, Neeme Järvi, Mario Venzago and Gustavo Dudamel among them. I have enjoyed some fantastic concerts with the orchestra and look forward to making music with these wonderful musicians again this autumn. Finland and Sweden both have a rich musical culture, which is why I can’t wait to bring the best of both together in Gothenburg and on our international tours.’
He’s older than he looks
Watch video here.
First, a fact check: Nagano has been Gothenberg’s Principal Guest Conductor and Music Advisor for the past 3 seasons, not its Music Director. Or perhaps a distinction without a difference?
And what was so dull? At least they’re finishing off the season with Gurrelieder.
Couldn’t resist a gratuitous jab at Nagano, could he? No, of course not.
Ask the Halle what they think of Nagano