Canada’s Victoria Symphony Announces New Music Director

The Victoria Symphony has announced Danish conductor Christian Kluxen as their new Music Director

The Victoria Symphony Canada has today announced 34 year old Danish conductor Christian Kluxen as their new Music Director - effective from the commitment of the 2017/18 season.

Selected from over 100 applicants, Christian will replace Tania Miller who will step down in August 2017 - after 14 years leading the ensemble.

“The orchestra responded to his incredible musicianship and interpretation … he’s quite dynamic and he has an infectious energy ...” Symphony Executive Director Kathryn Laurin has said.

“The musicians said: ‘We knew exactly what he wanted,’ ” she has indicated.

Christian previously as a Dudamel Fellow with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and as Assistant Conductor with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.

“It’s very overwhelming … Of course I am excited … ”  Christian has said.