Kent Nagano will begin his tenure as Principal Artistic Partner of Filarmonica Toscanini in Parma from the 2025/26 season for an initial three-year agreement. Kent Nagano said of the new partnership ​“Although the orchestra and I have only met once, it was a strong partnership, I would say, from the very first minute. They bring a spirit and enthusiasm, a freshness and remarkable quality to how they think and how they make music. Somehow, the value system between us seemed to align right from the beginning. That’s why I’m very, very much looking forward to this collaboration starting next season”. 2025/26 season highlights are to include a concerts with pianist Maria João Pires, performances of Mahler’s Symphony No.2 , the showcase of Aziza Sadikova’s new violin concerto, and Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring. [...]

Orquesta y Coro Nacionales de España announces Kent Nagano as their next Chief Conductor and Artistic Director (Director Titular y Artístico), starting in September 2026, for an initial period of 5 years. Nagano will conduct the orchestra in eight programmes per season, plus touring and recordings. Kent Nagano commented: ​“The deep cultural richness of Spain, as reflected through its language, history, arts, literature, music, and tradition, has inspired the international community throughout time. It is an honour to have been asked by the OCNE to collaborate with them as they forge the next chapter of their important music tradition, connecting the current generation to Spain’s vibrant cultural relevance. OCNE looks forward as cultural ambassadors to carrying this great tradition into the 21st century.”