Baton charge: Germany’s next GMD is young Brit conductor
NewsThe Erfurt Philharmonic Orchestra tonight named Alexander Prior as its next Generalmusikdirektor, starting a year from now.
Prior, 28, is already chief conductor of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra in Canada.
A former child prodigy composer who studied in St Petersburg, he has four symphonies and several stage works to his name. In his 20s he has gravitated more to conducting.
Good luck dealing with his mother…
Alex is very talented and in my opinion a bit crazy too:) are there musicians who aren’t? Lol. But I think he has matured over the past few years and learned how to manage his behavior. To me his outstanding artistry is unquestionable. Wishing him great success in Germany!
My last experience of him was a few years ago and he certainly hadn’t matured much by then, but hopefully Edmonton has done him some good. Good luck to Erfurt!
He came across as a real little obnoxious brat in a Channel 4 programme about a decade ago- lets hope for Erfurt’s sake- he’s grown up a bit in the meantime.
To move away from his sorry reputation, perhaps he should consider changing his name to “Alexander Later.”
He would have been a teenager 10 years ago: most people are brats at that age. Most people becoming nicer in their mid twenties.
Sometimes one finds people with whom it is extremely difficult to work and wishes never to see again and Prior is one of them: he is arrogant, lacks people’s skills, and acts as if he was God’s gift to orchestras (he is definitely not). Big mistake, dear deutscher colleagues!
Canada Bear: If you want to make nasty remarks at least make yourself known. Only cowards are anonymous.
Congratulations to Alex, Erfurt is lucky to have him! We’ve done some really fantastic and interesting concerts with him in Edmonton. He’s unbelievably talented and a good person too.
I am working with Alex Prior as his assistant conductor in Edmonton and he has been the most respectful, considerate, and generous Chief Conductor to work with. He has supported me in my career more than anybody. I am happy for him and his future in Germany but we will miss him dearly. He has enriched so much the musical life in Edmonton! To have such a strong personality surely comes with some people not liking him. That seems to be the typical story of a great talent 🙂
Fantastic news for Erfurt!