The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra has named HAMISH McKEICH principal conductor in residence, beginning in 2020. McKeich has appeared with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) for two decades and has served as NZSO associate conductor since 2002. In his new role, McKeich will bring the NZSO to more communities around the country, leading performances at concert halls as well as at non-traditional venues, including music by contemporary and New Zealand composers. He will continue to lead the NZSO’s Shed Series, which redefines how the orchestra presents works and interacts with audiences. McKeich has conducted orchestras in Australia, China, the Netherlands, Italy, England, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Armenia, and Lebanon. In Europe and with major orchestras in New Zealand and Australia, he has given over 100 world premieres and is also chief conductor, founder, and co-director of New Zealand contemporary ensemble Stroma and principal conductor of the Royal New Zealand Ballet. He started his career as a bassoonist and at age nineteen became associate principal bassoon with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and worked with orchestras in Britain and the Netherlands.
Posted November 7, 2019
