Symphony Orchestra of India appoints Martyn Brabbins as Chief Conductor
Oct 16, 2024
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 16: The Symphony Orchestra of India is delighted to announce the appointment of Martyn Brabbins as its Chief Conductor. His tenure with India's first and only professional orchestra is set to begin on 1 January 2026. He will conduct four programmes each season at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Mumbai, one of Asia's largest multi-venue arts and cultural centres, during the SOI's February and August series. In addition, he will advise the NCPA on matters of artistic strategy, orchestra development, and the choice of guest conductors, soloists and repertoire. His arrival in post, timed to coincide with the orchestra's twentieth anniversary, signals the SOI's determination to build on its existing artistic qualities and accelerate its development. This will run concurrently with his Chief Conductor position of the Malmo Symphony Orchestra, starting in Autumn 2025.