BOURNEMOUTH 〓 Chief Conductor Mark Wigglesworth extends his contract with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

2026/10/12
【最終更新日】2026/11/01

The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra has extended the contract of its chief conductor, Mark Wigglesworth. Wigglesworth has held the position since the 2025/2026 season, and this renewal extends his tenure by four years, through 2033.

Wigglesworth, 62, was born in Sussex. After studying at institutions including the Royal Academy of Music and winning the Kirill Kondrashin International Conducting Competition in 1989.

He served as principal conductor of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales (1996–2000) and principal guest conductor of the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra (1998–2001). He became music director of the English National Opera starting with the 2015/2016 season, but resigned after just one season.

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