The Canadian National Arts Centre Orchestra has appointed John Storgards, Chief Conductor of the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, as its Principal Guest Conductor, effective September 1, 2015. The Orchestra also announced contract renewals for Alain Trudel as Principal Youth and Family Conductor and Jack Everly as Principal Pops Conductor.
Storgards’s appointment is a three-year contract. Commenting on the appointment, NAC Music Director Designate Alexander Shelley said, “I’m thrilled that distinguished Finnish conductor John Storgards has accepted this post. I admire his work and look forward to his exciting artistic contribution.”