The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) and Music Director Gustavo Gimeno have introduced the appointment of Nicholas Sharma because the TSO’s subsequent RBC Resident Conductor, and conductor of the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra (TSYO). Sharma’s tenure begins with the 2025/26 season.
“Nicholas brings a wonderful naturalness to his conducting—musical, assured, and calm,” says Music Director Gustavo Gimeno in a press release. “He has an ease and readability on the rostrum that instantly resonates with musicians, together with a considerate and interesting presence. I’m delighted to welcome him to the TSO and stay up for collaborating within the seasons forward.”
Nicholas was chosen following a nationwide search, and audition course of. He’ll be taking on from Trevor Wilson, who has served in each capacities with the TSO and TSYO since 2022.
Nicholas Sharma, conductor
Canadian-American conductor Nicholas Sharma is a local of Toronto. He earned a Bachelor’s diploma in Violin Efficiency from the Eastman College of Music, adopted by a Masters in Orchestral Conducting from the College of Oregon. He continued his research, and holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts (DMA) in Orchestral Conducting from the Eastman College of Music.
He has labored with the New World Symphony Orchestra in Miami and the Nationwide Academy Orchestra of Canada, and with outstanding conductors comparable to Michael Tilson Thomas, Neeme Järvi, Boris Brott, Robert Spano and Francesco Lecce-Chong, amongst others.
He served as Assistant Conductor of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra and the Music Director of the South Dakota Symphony Youth Orchestra for the 2024/25 season.
The Function
As RBC Resident Conductor, Nicholas shall be working closing with the orchestra’s creative management workforce, together with Gustavo Gimeno to assist assist the TSO’s mainstage programming. Alongside the best way, he’ll be capable of reap the benefits of direct mentorship, networking with visitor conductors, taking in rehearsals and performances, and extra.
Sharma will conduct choose concert events over the 2025/26 season, together with Dvořák Symphony No. 7 and The Composer Is Useless. He’ll be overlaying rehearsals, and shall be concerned in excursions and different particular initiatives.
Because the conductor of the TSYO, he’ll lead three concert events every season, in addition to working with the TSO employees on programming and schooling.
“I’m completely thrilled to be becoming a member of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and to have the chance to work with Maestro Gustavo Gimeno, the unbelievable TSO musicians, and the proficient younger artists of the TSYO,” says Sharma. “As a Toronto native, it’s particularly significant to return to my dwelling metropolis and contribute to its vibrant musical life. The heat and connection I felt throughout my audition course of left a long-lasting impression, and I’m honoured to now be part of this musical household.”
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Anya Wassenberg is the Toronto Metropolis Editor at Ludwig Van. Beforehand, she was a contract author with a specialty in tradition and journey for 3 many years, and a inventive writing teacher for Ontariolearn.
