England's Birmingham Opera Announces New Music Director
The Birmingham Opera Company has announced the appointment of American conductor Alpesh Chauhan as its new Music Director
The Birmingham Opera Company, in Birmingham, England has this week announced the appointment of American conductor Alpesh Chauhan as its new Music Director – effective from July 1st, 2020.
A graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music, Alpesh has served previously as Principal Conductor of the Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini - and as Assistant Conductor of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
“It’s a huge privilege for me to take up the post of Music Director at the Birmingham Opera Company ..." the 29-year-old has said.
"Following the success of last year, I’m particularly excited to work more alongside Graham Vick – one of the world’s greatest opera directors...” he has said
january 2025