Sir Simon Rattle to leave London for Munich
Monday, January 11, 2021
From 2023, the conductor will take up the role of chief conductor of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra of Munich.
Hugh Glendigging
After 2023, he will take up a lifetime role as conductor emeritus with the London Symphony Orchestra.
Rattle said that his reasons for accepting the role in Munich were 'entirely personal, enabling me to better manage the balance of my work and be close enough to home to be present for my children in a meaningful way.'
'I love the London Symphony Orchestra,' he continued. 'I remain committed to the LSO, and we have plans for major projects in the coming years. I am thrilled that we will be making music together far into the future.’
David Alberman, chair, and Kathryn McDowell, managing director, London Symphony Orchestra said: ‘Sir Simon will be taking forward a number of significant projects with us over the coming years, working from our home base at the Barbican. These include a cycle of Janáček operas, a number of ambitious new commissions and his continued work with young people on our East London music education programmes. We want to thank Sir Simon for his immense and continuing contribution to the London Symphony Orchestra. Simon’s willingness to roll up his sleeves and champion the causes of classical music and music education in the UK continues to be hugely important both for us and also for future generations in the UK.’