Ilan Volkov, nuevo Principal Director Invitado de la Fillarmónica de Bruselas

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El director de orquesta Ilan Volkov (Tel Aviv, 1976) ha sido nombrado Principal Director Invitado de la Orquesta Filarmónica de Bruselas a partir de la próxima temporada 2022-23. La Filarmónica de Bruselas está en un período de renovación: al nombramiento de Kazushi Ono como próximo director principal se une el nombramiento de diez nuevos músicos para la próxima temporada. 

Ilan Volkov ocupa desde 2009 el puesto de Principal Director Invitado de la BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra y es además director artístico del Festival Tectonics de Glasgow. Anteriormente dirigió la Orquesta Sinfónica de Islandia (2011-14) y la BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (2003-09). 

Nota de prensa de la Filarmónica de Bruselas (en inglés)

Israeli conductor Ilan Volkov has been appointed the new Principal Guest Conductor of Brussels Philharmonic, starting in the 2022/23 season. He will develop and expand the path of new music with the orchestra, with a clear focus on performance as well as research.

Ilan Volkov: 'I am thrilled to embark on this adventure with Brussels Philharmonic. During the several projects that I was able to work on with the orchestra last year, I felt the openness and appetite to discover new musical ground. The level of the orchestra and the individual musicians is so high that as Principal Guest Conductor I will have all the ingredients necessary to explore new horizons. Together we will build a laboratory – a dynamic hub for the development and performance of new music.'

A dynamic figurehead of the international contemporary music scene, Volkov has launched the acclaimed Tectonics Festival and the I&I Foundation, and is a passionate ambassador of living composers and groundbreaking initiatives.

Gunther Broucke, general manager Brussels Philharmonic: 'Ilan's energy and curiosity are fully in keeping with the orchestra's DNA: the dual role of performer and researcher fits him like a glove. Besides conducting concerts, he will launch new collaborations with a wide variety of artists and will explore the boundaries of the orchestral machine. Together we will take a deep dive into the laboratory!'

Volkov's appointment follows the prior announcement that conductor Kazushi Ono will become the new Music Director of the orchestra from September 2022 onwards. With these reinforcements, and having also engaged 10 new musicians for the new season, the Brussels Philharmonic is embarking on a new chapter that is founded on rejuvenation, advancement and innovation. 

Volkov conducted the Brussels Philharmonic last week during the sold-out opening concert of Flagey Piano Days. He also worked together with the orchestra in March and November 2021.