We reported yesterday that the LSO had appointed Simon Halsey as head of its chorus, in addition to the jobs he holds with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Berlin Radio. Now his agent has chipped in with two more jobs. That nice man is going to be so busy. Press release follows: 16 [...]
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We trailed his appointment yesterday. Now all can be revealed: the next chief conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra will be Sakari Oramo. Here’s why he’s a great choice: 1 After ten years at the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchest... Read Post
It’s Simon Halsey, who already holds jobs in Birmingham and Berlin but could not resist the lure of his alma mater. No mention of what happened to predecessor, Joseph Vullen, who served for 11 years. Press release follows video of S... Read Post
Simon Halsey has been announced as the London Symphony Orchestra's new Choral Director. This role takes in the directorship of the London Symphony Chorus as well as having a role with the LSO as well, developing its choral activitie... Read Post