Conductor becomes director designate from 2013-14 season and music director in 2014-15 season on a five-year contract
Tenor talks to deputy editor Sarah Kirkup - stream the podcast through the Gramophone Player or download for free through iTunes
Conductor joins an illustrious list of recipients including Pierre Boulez, Jacqueline du Pré and Sir William Walton
Venue unveils ambitious programme of events amidst warnings of a difficult economic future for the arts
Opera company blames reductions in Arts Council funding and poor ticket sales
Live concert recording, conducted by Tugan Sokhiev, will be released on the Audite label
Clarinettist takes over the role with immediate effect
Operas planned from Saariaho, Turnage, Adès, Glass and Chin
Work for young voices by Sally Beamish, Charlotte Bray, Anna Meredith and Thea Musgrave marks RPS and Benjamin Britten anniversaries
Conductor announces he will not extend his contract when it expires in five years’ time
