“A musical landmark will be made tomorrow when Hong Kong-born Elim Chan becomes the first conductor from the city to direct the London Symphony Orchestra,” reports Oliver Chou in Thursday’s (6/25) South China Morning Post (Hong Kong). “Chan will conduct the orchestra at its home, the Barbican Hall, in a concert to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its acclaimed Discovery series in education and outreach in the British capital. It will be the first time for Chan, 28, to work with the band since winning the Donatella Flick LSO Conducting Competition last December, which appointed her to be the first woman assistant conductor in the history of the orchestra in 111 years. ‘This is a milestone for me and I am proud to be the first Hongkonger to conduct this great orchestra,’ said Chan … ‘I am happy to join the lineage of local conductors such as Perry So, Lio Kuok-man, Jimmy Chiang and more who are active in the world stage of classical music.’ … Chan’s victory over some 200 contestants at last year’s competition launched her professional career.”
Posted June 25, 2015
