The London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) today announces that after 4 seasons, Elena Dubinets will
step down from her role at the LPO to join the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra as its new Artistic
Director.
Dubinets joined LPO as Artistic Director in September 2021, building on the Orchestra’s long-
standing reputation for ambitious programming that brings people together to create and enjoy
deep, meaningful explorations through all types of music. ‘A place to call home’, the Orchestra’s
2022-23 season and the first of Dubinets’s programming, explored themes of belonging and
displacement in the Orchestra’s 90th anniversary year. 2024-25’s ongoing ‘Moments Remembered’
season explores the impact that music has on personal and public memory, and the stories, beliefs
and monuments with which we create and sustain a society.
Dubinets has been supportive of the Orchestra’s Talent Development schemes, particularly its Young
Composers and Fellow Conductors. She led on the development of the Conductor Fellowships,
which seeks to support the growth and progression of the world-class conductors of the future by
supporting two outstanding early-career conductors from backgrounds currently under-represented
in conductors of professional orchestras.
In her final season Dubinets has overseen the Orchestra’s tours to Japan, USA, Europe and China.
The US tour was the Orchestra’s longest for a decade, covering 11 venues across 6 states and
included Carnegie Hall debuts for both LPO Principal Conductor Edward Gardner and Patricia
Kopatchinskaja, with a number of sold-out shows.
Chair of LPO’s Board of Trustees, Dr Catherine C. Høgel comments: ‘Elena leaves the Orchestra in
strong artistic health. Through four seasons she has programmed with courage and intellectual
rigour to inspire us all – the musicians, guest artists, long term supporters of the Orchestra and many
first-time audience members. Her help in identifying and nurturing new talent, particularly through
our composing and conducting schemes, has been invaluable. She will be greatly missed and we
wish her all the best in her new post.’
Elena Dubinets comments: ‘After much personal reflection, I have decided that now is the right time
for me to leave London. This decision has not been made lightly as I have immense respect for the
Orchestra, its musicians, board and staff, and I have cherished the successes we’ve achieved
together. I am deeply grateful for the invaluable experiences I have gained while being a part of this
remarkable organization and for the opportunities I have had to contribute to our shared musical
vision.
I am grateful to every member of the London Philharmonic Orchestra for their extraordinary music-
making, boundless passion and remarkable artistry. Working alongside Edward Gardner, Karina
Canellakis and Vladimir Jurowski has been a joy; they are so deeply devoted to the LPO and its
audiences. I extend my heartfelt thanks to my colleagues on the board and on the administrative
team whose expertise and commitment have been truly inspiring. I will miss LPO dearly and will
undoubtedly remain the biggest LPO fan forever.’
Elena will remain with the LPO until the end of the current season, taking up her new role on 1 May
2025.