Giancarlo Guerrero
The Grant Park Music Festival announced today that it has appointed Giancarlo Guerrero as artistic director and principal conductor effective immediately.
Guerrero, 55, was one of three finalists who conducted Grant Park concerts last summer. The Costa-Rican-born conductor’s initial contract is for a three-year span through 2028. He will conduct four weeks of concerts in the 2025 season.
Guerrero succeeds Carlos Kalmar, who stepped down from the same duo position in August after 25 years. Kalmar was given the title of conductor laureate and will return in future seasons.
Guerrero is in his 16th and final season leading the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. He is music director designate of the Sarasota Orchestra.
