Canberra Symphony Orchestra extend Milton’s contract as Principal Conductor for three years.

The Canberra Symphony Orchestra has launched its 2016 with news that its Chief Conductor and Artistic Director Nicholas Milton will continue to lead the orchestra until 2019.

During Milton’s tenure the CSO has grown both its audience and its profits, doubling its annual turnover since 2007. The 2016 season will be Milton’s tenth with the orchestra. “I am honoured and incredibly excited to extend this wonderful chapter in my musical life,” Milton said. “This is a significant opportunity for me and the orchestra to work together on deeper levels artistically, and it is through this closeness that we will be able to grow even further. My joy at furthering our future together is tied with our passionate commitment to our wonderful patrons, generous donors and supporters, dedicated management team and of course our fantastic audiences.”

Under Milton, the CSO has experienced a surge in audience attendance and a 95% subscription-renewal rate. CEO Henry Laska believes these achievements are a strong testament to the calibre of Milton’s artistic leadership. “There’s no doubt that Nicholas is directly responsible...