Colorado Symphony Orchestra Announce New Music Director

The Colorado Symphony has today announced the appointment of American conductor, Brett Mitchell as their new Music Director

The Colorado Symphony Orchestra has today announced the appointment of 37 year old American conductor, Brett Mitchell as their new Music Director - effective from the commencement of the 2017/18 season.

A graduate of the University of Texas and the Western Washington University, Brett currently serves as Associate Conductor of the Cleveland Orchestra and as Music Director of the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra.

“Mitchell was unanimously selected by musicians and artistic leadership alike — a rare occurrence in the orchestra world when making such a momentous change ...” Chief Artistic Officer, Anthony Pierce has said.

“Brett’s skill, character, and creativity won us all over, and he’s completely on board with our mission for innovative artistry and financial success ...” he has said.

“From the first downbeat of our first rehearsal together, it was clear that the Colorado Symphony and I had that special chemistry vital to any great artistic partnership,” Mitchell has said.

He will replace conductor, Andrew Litton - who has served the position since 2012.