The Swedish Chamber Orchestra has announced the appointment of Martin Fröst, 46, as its new Chief Conductor, commencing from the 2019/20 season. The three-year contract marks a new chapter in Fröst’s musical life, who in recent years has been increasingly active as a conductor, whilst continuing to perform and push boundaries as a clarinettist. Fröst succeeds Thomas Dausgaard who has been the orchestra’s Chief Conductor since 1997.