Julian Kuerti to Conduct in the US

Posted by Sarah Canice Funke Dec 22, 2007

Julian Kuerti, a Canadian conductor and son of pianist Anton Kuerti, is set to conduct four concerts with the Boston Symphony Orchestra this coming March. As assistant conductor, he will also be on call to substitute for James Levine or other conductors if illness or accidents prevent them from appearing on a given concert night.

Kuerti will spend three years with the BSO as assistant conductor and has already moved to Boston. The BSO is an unusual major orchestra in that it allows assistant conductors the chance to conduct within the first year. Plus, the prestige of working with James Levine adds a significant boost to the resume.

Though Kuerti is a Canadian, he received most of his training in Germany because he didn't want to succeed in a musical career simply because of his father's fame. He is accordingly having to adjust to the culture of North American orchestras.

For further information, please read the CBC article.