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Sir Mark Elder

Principal Guest Conductor

Sir Mark Elder was Music Director of the Hallé from September 2000 until spring 2024, and became Principal Guest Conductor of the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra in September 2022 for three years. His engagement is prolonged to August 2027. He was Music Director of English National Opera (1979-1993), Principal Guest Conductor of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (1992 – 1995) and Music Director of Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, USA (1989 – 1994). He has held positions as Principal Guest Conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the London Mozart Players.

Sir Mark Elder took the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra on an international tour to Salzburg, Nuremberg, Coesfeld, Mannheim and Eindhoven spring 2025.

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