Alan Gilbert. Photo: DPAThe New York Philharmonic's outgoing music director Alan Gilbert was named Friday to lead the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra in Hamburg, whose ambitions are rising with a landmark new building. Gilbert, whose eight-year tenure at the pre-eminent US orchestra has been marked by explorations of new work and growing global outreach, will become chief conductor of the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra later this year, it said. Gilbert will succeed fellow violinist Thomas Hengelbrock as chief conductor of the ensemble, known until recently as the NDR Symphony Orchestra before changing its name to reflect the building. Achim Dobschall, manager of the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra, said Gilbert stood out for his versatility in leading works both from the 20th century and the classical canon.

Source: The Local June 23, 2017 08:15 UTC