Next BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Chief Conductor named

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has named RYAN WIGGLESWORTH as its new Chief Conductor.

He will succeed THOMAS DAUSGAARD, who continues in post until the autumn.

A conductor, composer and pianist, Wigglesworth has recorded a range of repertoires with the SSO and will conduct the orchestra this Sunday (February 13) for a performance marking the BBC’s centenary.

He will make his debut as Chief Conductor when he opens the orchestra’s 2022/23 season on September 22.

“I feel immensely privileged to be starting this journey with the wonderful and uniquely versatile musicians of the BBC SSO, a journey which I hope will prove to be long, fruitful and ever adventurous,” he said.