Just in: Marin Alsop is to be Poland’s chief conductor

The Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra has appointed Marin Alsop as its Artistic Director and Chief Conductor from September.

Alsop, 66, has conducted the orchestra 15 times over the past two years and established a good relationship. She has also become involved with SPLOT–UA – a Polish residency programme for Ukrainian creatives.

She will also continue as chief of Vienna’s radio symphony orchestra.

Marin Alsop says: ‘I’m thrilled to accept this appointment and excited to continue our already thriving relationship. Our Japan tour last September and our ongoing recording and concert projects are part of a new vision for the 21st century orchestra. Together with Director, Ewa Bogusz-Moore, I look forward toinnovative projects such as Pen derecki’s rarely performed Black Mask and recording the music of
wonderful composers like Grazyna Bacewicz and Agata Zubel. NOSPR’s existing commitment to mentoring the next generations of musicians and conductors also aligns with my personal commitment to the future of classical music.’

Ewa Bogusz-Moore, NOSPR General and Programme Director, said: ‘We have had the pleasure of getting to know Marin Alsop over the past two years and we are delighted that she is now joining us as Artistic Director. Marin is a trailblazer who has initiated positive change within the industry and her work reflects NOSPR’s commitment to identify and address social inequalities. Our musicians greatly enjoy working with Marin, whose conducting technique and diligent work ethic always ensures musical excellence, and we all look forward to working closely with her over the coming years.’