The Montreal Symphony Orchestra (MSO) and their music director Kent Nagano announced today that Nagano will not be renewing his directorship contract. He will thus leave the organisation in 2020.
“We intend to continue the relationship with Maestro Nagano at the end of his term in three years so that the public and all of us can maintain a relationship with the conductor,” commented Lucien Bouchard, chair of the MSO’s board of directors.
Reflecting on his 16 years in Montreal, Nagano declared that the MSO has “accomplished nothing short of a miracle in shaping such a vital, financially stable, boldly innovative orchestra that continues to illuminate the relevance of the symphony orchestra for the 21st century.”
The conductor added that “it seems like a natural transition point at which to change the nature of our relationship and we are presently enjoying creative discussions about the directions in which that could lead. The 21st century continues to be a prosperous, wonderfully creative and innovative time for the whole organization and the city of Montreal and there remain many exciting goals and projects to fulfill.”
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