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Jonathan Nott is a British conductor known for orchestral, operatic, and contemporary-music repertory. He served as principal conductor of the Bamberg Symphony from 2000 to 2016, a tenure that included extensive touring and recordings, and became music and artistic director of the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande in Geneva in 2017. He has also held conducting posts with the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra and Ensemble intercontemporain.
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What orchestras has Jonathan Nott been associated with?
Jonathan Nott served as principal conductor of the Bamberg Symphony in Germany from 2000 to 2016, a tenure noted for extensive touring and recordings. He has also held positions with other major European ensembles and guest conducts internationally.
What kind of repertoire is Jonathan Nott known for?
Nott is particularly recognized for his work in contemporary music as well as the standard orchestral and operatic repertoire. His programming often combines modern compositions with traditional works from the Austro-German symphonic canon.
What recordings has Jonathan Nott made with the Bamberg Symphony?
Nott's discography from his Bamberg years includes notable recordings of Mahler symphonies and other orchestral works for labels such as Tudor. These recordings received critical recognition for their precision and interpretive depth.
What positions did Jonathan Nott hold after leaving Bamberg?
Nott became music and artistic director of the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra after concluding his Bamberg tenure in 2016. He has continued to maintain an active guest-conducting schedule across Europe and Asia.
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