American conductor John Axelrod, 51, Artistic and Musical Director of the Real Orquesta Sinfónica de Sevilla (ROSS) since 2014, has added another function, thus taking the complete control over the orchestra.Indeed, his proposal to become the orchestra’s General Manager, has now been accepted by the City and the Ministry of Culture. For the first time in its history, the Royal Orchestra of Seville will have a unique leader, acting as General Manager, Artistic and Musical Director.
Axelrod had presented a creative feasibility project for this position, which from the beginning had the support of the musicians and the City of Seville.