The London Philharmonic Orchestra has appointed Jesús Herrera to succeed Elena Dubinets as Artistic Director from June 2025.
He joins the Orchestra from Intermusica, where he has been Director, Creative Partnerships & Projects. Prior to his return to Intermusica a year ago, Herrera was General Manager and Artistic Director of the Orquesta Sinfónica de Castilla y León (OSCyL) and Centro Cultural Miguel Delibes in Valladolid.
What is alarming about this appointment is that is requires the express approval (below) of two officials at the Arts Council and the South Bank who have done more than any funders in memory to marginalise classical music at their institutions.
It reads like the orchestra is walking on water.
Dr Claire Mera-Nelson, Director, Music and London, Arts Council England, commented:
‘We are delighted to see Jesús Herrera join the London Philharmonic Orchestra as its new Artistic
Director. With an impressive track record in the industry, his artistic experience and visionary
approach will extend the LPO’s already impressive work in attracting audiences both here in the UK
and across the globe. We very much look forward to seeing the impact of this new partnership in the
years ahead.’
Mark Ball, Artistic Director, Southbank Centre, commented:
‘This is a very exciting appointment at the LPO, who are a vital part of music-making at the
Southbank Centre. Jesús is a bold creative thinker and an explorer of adventurous forms and
international practice that will ensure a bright future for classical music in London and beyond.’
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