Artistic Director of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra

The Artistic Director is responsible for the overall artistic planning and strategic vision of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra (CYSO). This includes selecting guest conductors and soloists, supervising all artistic activities, and ensuring the highest artistic standards. He/she evaluates the Assistant of the Artistic Director and the artistic level of the orchestra’s musicians, while also resolving any artistic issues that may arise. The Artistic Director leads and participates in artistic committees for auditions and in the search for key collaborators such as Artistic Partners, Artists-in-Residence, Principal Conductor, or Principal Guest Conductor, if deemed necessary. Furthermore, he/she is tasked with identifying and fostering strategic partnerships and sponsorships that support the orchestra’s artistic development. In the event that the Artistic Director is also a conductor, he/she will conduct 25%–30% of the orchestra’s annual concerts, which are included as part of the overall remuneration package with no additional fees provided.