London Symphony Announce New Principal Guest Conductor

The London Symphony has announced the appointment of François-Xavier Roth as their new Principal Guest Conductor

The London Symphony Orchestra has announced the appointment of 45 year old French conductor François-Xavier Roth as their new Principal Guest Conductor - effective from September 2017.

Maestro Roth previously served as the orchestra’s Assistant Conductor in 2000 and 2001 - following his 1st prize win in the ensemble’s annual ‘Donatella Flick Conducting Competition’.

He has since served Principal positions with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Liège and the SWR Sinfonieorchester Baden-Baden.

He will replace conductor Daniel Harding - who is stepping down from the role after 10 seasons.