The Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra has today announced the appointment of American conductor Karina Canellakis as its new Principal Guest Conductor - effective from the commence of the 2019-2020 season.
A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music and The Juilliard School, Karina is a former recipient of a prestigious Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award - and recently served as Assistant Conductor of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
"It is with great enthusiasm that I begin the journey with the wonderful musicians of the RSB ... on which we want to explore many new and interesting corners of the repertoire," the 38-year-old conductor has said.
Karina will also commence her recent appointment as Chief Conductor of the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra as of the beginning of next season.
