Tuesday, November 20,
2007 In the 2007/08 season, the London Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates its seventy-fifth birthday. Today the London Philharmonic Orchestra is recognised as one of the world's great orchestras. Since its foundation, the ensemble's Principal Conductorship has been passed from one celebrated musician to another, among them Bernard Haitink, Sir Georg Solti, Kurt Masur, etc. In addition to those mentioned above, Daniel Barenboim, Leonard Bernstein, Eugen Jochum et Carlo Maria Giulini were invited to conduct the LPO. Since Septembre 2007, the LPO is conducted by Vladimir Jurowski. Resident at both the Royal Festival Hall and Glyndebourne Festival Opera, the London Philharmonic Orchestra has long been embraced by the recording, broadcasting and film industries. It enjoys strong relationships with major record labels. The 32-year-old French Canadian’s appointment follows his new position of Music Director of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra and his Artistic Direction of the Orchestre Métropolitain du Grand Montréal. Unanimous and instantaneous respect from orchestral musicians, a formidable technique and a sense of calm, communicative authority have all been cited as reasons for his success, and have prompted his swift appointments at both the Rotterdam and London Philharmonic Orchestras. Timothy Walker, Chief Executive and Artistic Director of the London Philharmonic Orchestra said today: “Many who witnessed Yannick’s impressive debut with the London Philharmonic Orchestra will understand the motivation for this appointment. Taking outstanding musicality, knowledge and technique as a given Yannick’s brilliance lies in his ability to move players to exceptional performance and to communicate a strength and vitality of vision to the listener that is totally engrossing”. This is an immense honor and a great challenge for Yannick Nézet-Séguin who will hold functions of direction concurrently nearby three orchestras. His nomination in London, neither his nomination in Rotterdam, do not compromise his engagement towards his Orchestre Métropolitain who trusted him since September 2000 and with whom he has commitment until 2010 and over. Congratulations Yannick!
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