Boston Lyric Opera’s two-year search for a new music director has finally borne fruit with the appointment of David Angus. The British conductor is to take up the role from September 2010 following a successful stint conducting the company’s Idomeneo, re di Creta in April this year. Although chiefly responsible for the orchestra, Angus will also be involved in repertoire and singer selections, and in the appointment of guest conductors and artists.

“I was truly impressed by the teamwork, support and shared artistic passion that I experienced at Boston Lyric Opera when we worked together on Idomeneo, and was very excited about the sound that we all created, both in the orchestra and on the stage,” said Angus. “I felt so much at home in the company and in Boston that I didn't hesitate for a second when I was invited to become the music director.”

Angus has served as music director of Glimmerglass Opera since November 2008. He regularly appears at the helm of the London Philharmonic, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic, Scottish Symphony, London Mozart Players and the Symphony Orchestra of Flanders, where he was principal conductor for a number of years. His long association with operatic repertoire includes positions at Opera North, Glyndebourne Festival Opera and Aldeburgh Festivals.

Charlotte Smith