Giancarlo Guerrero appointed principal guest conductor of the Gulbenkian Orchestra

Less than half a year after the Nashville Symphony's music director Giancarlo Guerrero was named music director of the Wrocław Philharmonic in Poland, he has been appointed principal guest conductor of the Gulbenkian Orchestra in Lisbon, Portugal.

Guerrero will begin his three-year posting in August, and will conduct the orchestra up to four weeks annually. 

“Gulbenkian was the first orchestra I conducted in Europe, so it has a special place in my heart. Returning as principal guest conductor feels a bit like coming home,” said Guerrero in a statement. “There was wonderful chemistry with the musicians from the very first concert I performed with them more than a decade ago, and they have been so welcoming every time I have returned. They took a chance on me as a young conductor, and I remain grateful for that.” 

Guerrero has been the Nashville Symphony's music director since 2009, and is contracted to remain with the organization through the 2024-25 season. During his tenure on the podium, the Nashville Symphony has won five Grammy Awards.