In Tuesday’s (8/20) Denver Post, Ray Mark Rinaldi reports, “The Colorado Symphony Orchestra strengthened its relationship with its conductor Tuesday, changing Andrew Litton’s title from artistic advisor to music director.… When Litton joined the CSO in 2012, he assumed the artistic advisor role because his schedule permitted him limited time in Denver. He guest conducts around the world and is officially music director of Norway’s Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as artistic director of the Minnesota Orchestra Sommerfest, which takes place in July and August. Litton, who is scheduled to conduct just six of the CSO’s 16 programs in the 2013-14 season, has a little more time on his hands now. The Minnesota Orchestra canceled its summer programming due to stalled—and ongoing—labor negotiations, which have silenced the ensemble for the near future. Under Litton’s enhanced leadership role, the CSO hopes to pursue recording contracts, an important step in increasing its reputation beyond the region.”
Posted August 22, 2013
