MSO Managing Director Sophie Galaise has announced the appointment of UK music specialist Andrew Moore as the new Director of Programming.
Currently based in Scotland, Moore has held various roles at Edinburgh International Festival for the past decade, including Head of Music since 2017. He will commence his new role with the MSO in April 2024.
Galaise says she was looking forward to welcoming Andrew Moore to the MSO team.
“We cast our net far and wide and following an exhaustive international recruitment process have landed an exceptional programmer in Andrew Moore,” says Galaise. “His breadth of programming and producing experience, impressive international networks, and strong business acumen will ensure that the MSO’s artistic vision and strategy will continue to engage and inspire our musicians and audiences well into the future.”
As Head of Music for the Edinburgh International Festival, Moore led the strategy for classical music curation and presentation, along the way building fruitful relationships with an array of major international orchestras, conductors, and musicians. He also had oversight of the Edinburgh Festival Chorus with up to 180 choristers.
Recently completing his eleventh Edinburgh International Festival, Moore says he is excited to be starting a new year with the MSO in 2024.
“I am looking forward to working with Sophie Galaise, Jaime Martín, the players and the rest of the artistic family to continue to build on MSO’s incredible national and international programs.
“The opportunity to live in Australia, and work with one of the world’s leading symphony orchestras is a dream come true for me and my wife,” Moore says. “We have family in Australia and New Zealand and have visited on many occasions. I’ve also brought work to Perth Festival and Music Viva programs in the past.
Prior to his role as Head of Music for Edinburgh International Festival, Moore was Head of Concerts and Artistic Planning for the Academy of Ancient Music (AAM), based in Cambridge. During this time at AAM, Moore secured the orchestra’s appointment as Associate Ensemble at the Barbican, London and collaborated on programming initiatives for the AAM’s in house recording label. An avid musician himself, Moore attended the Royal Northern College of Music where he studied double bass and graduated with a BMus (Hons) Music.
MSO Chief Conductor Jaime Martín applauded the appointment.
“I’m extremely excited to welcome Andrew into the MSO Artistic Family as our new Programming Director,” says Martín. “Andrew’s international experience, his passion for music and his successful Edinburgh International Festival programs will inform our future directions and secure our ongoing success. I look forward to working with Andrew and continuing our legacy of presenting wonderful musical moments to our audiences in Melbourne, Victoria and around the world”.
As Director of Programming, Moore will lead the Artistic Planning, Library, MSO Presents and Learning and Engagement teams, and collaborate closely with the MSO Artistic Family and his colleagues across the leadership team.
