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Artistic Director

London Philharmonic Orchestra

London, Outside US / CA, United Kingdom

 

(hybrid)

Preferred

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Posted 7 days ago

 

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Duration

Indefinite

Job Function

Artistic Director

Description

The London Philharmonic Orchestra is looking to appoint a new Artistic Director. A unique role in one of the world’s leading orchestras, this offers the opportunity to lead the Orchestra's artistic direction in collaboration with Principal Conductor Edward Gardner, Chief Executive David Burke, and the player membership of this self-governing Orchestra. The successful candidate will have a creative and innovative mindset, a deep understanding of orchestras and how they work, and a desire to explore, devise and implement wide-ranging orchestral programming initiatives.

For more information and to apply please follow the link https://lpo.org.uk/job/artistic-director/

 

Requirements

The Artistic Director of the LPO must have a creative and innovative mindset, a deep understanding of orchestras and how they work, and a desire to explore, devise and implement wide-ranging orchestral programming initiatives. The successful candidate will be collaborative in nature, working closely with the Chief Executive and the Principal Conductor, as well as key partners such as the Southbank Centre, key promoters, and agencies in the UK and overseas. Stature and the ability to communicate effectively individually, as well as alongside the Principal Conductor and senior leadership of the LPO, as a significant public face of the Orchestra, is essential. She or he must have broad musical expertise, expansive repertoire knowledge and an outstanding ability to lead on curating and programming the orchestral seasons. It will be of essence to continue the excellence and trajectory that has been established as a hallmark of the LPO whilst introducing a novel personal element over time.

Commissioning new works and programming performances of contemporary music is important to the LPO, and therefore should be of particular interest to the Artistic Director. As part of an organisation seeking to unite multiple voices, cultures, talents and abilities, this person must share the LPO's commitment to diversity and inclusion on all levels.

The successful candidate should have experience of, and a keen ability in, identifying and attracting talent, as well as an evident ability to build and retain relationships with guest artists, conductors and collaborators. Therefore, a warm, communicative and engaging personality is needed to bring these artists into the LPO family, as well as to build a strong rapport with all members of the LPO team and the Orchestra's musicians. The ideal candidate will be a team player with the ability to fit with and within the chemistry and fabric of the LPO.

This person will have an appreciation of the interrelationship between creativity, commercial requirements and funding requirements. In this context, this person will work closely with the Chief Executive to balance financial imperatives to underpin sustainable long-term creativity. Proactive and charismatic participation in fundraising efforts will be expected of the incoming Artistic Director.

A commitment to fully supporting and engaging creatively with the Education & Community Team and the wider participation programmes to which the LPO is wholly committed as part of its core work is vital. The successful candidate will have an appreciation for the significance of the technological advances and ideas needed to reach wider audiences, and will be keen to engage with the Digital Creative and members of the Marketing & Communications Team.