OM Ryan Wigglesworth appointed Chief Conductor of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Congratulations to our former Music student and Organ Scholar Ryan Wigglesworth, who has been appointed Chief Conductor of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. 

Ryan Wigglesworth said:

'I feel immensely privileged to be starting this journey with the wonderful and uniquely versatile musicians of the BBC SSO, a journey which I hope will prove to be long, fruitful and ever adventurous. I look forward to making this beautiful and vibrant city my musical home, and to connecting with all of our audiences across Scotland in the coming seasons.'

Dominic Parker, Director, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, said:

'Ryan Wigglesworth is an exceptionally fine musician whose creativity and musical responsiveness is already hugely admired by the players in the BBC SSO. As a conductor who is also a leading composer and a brilliant pianist, he brings a level of musical versatility, range and eloquence that I think our audiences will really enjoy. I am incredibly excited about working with him as we plan future seasons.'

Wigglesworth will make his debut as Chief Conductor when he opens the orchestra’s 2022/23 Season on 22 September, succeeding Thomas Dausgaard who continues in the post until the autumn. 

Read the full story and watch an interview with Ryan on the BBC website.