The English Chamber Orchestra has announced the appointments of Roberto Forés Veses, 53, as Principal Guest Conductor and Stephanie Gonley as Leader And Principal of the orchestra.
Valencia-born Roberto Forés Veses was the long-time Music Director of the Orchestre National d’Auvergne. Forés Veses, who has been ICMA Award-nominated for the last two years in a row, first conducted the ECO in 2021, and returned the following season.
Forés Veses will assume the post in the 2024/25 season for an initial three years.
Stephanie Gonley has been ECO leader since 1991, frequently directing from the violin and often appearing as soloist.