Ilan Volkov

Ilan Volkov is a versatile conductor whose interpretations are sought after internationally. He enjoys a long-standing relationship with BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, as Principal Conductor from 2003 and Principal Guest Conductor since 2009. The 2022-23 season sees the start of Volkov’s tenure as Principal Guest Conductor with Brussels Philharmonic.

A musical omnivore, Volkov launched the Tectonics Festival in 2012, following with festivals in Adelaide, Oslo, New York, Tel Aviv, Krakow, Athens, Glasgow, and Reykjavík.

Equally at home in opera, he recently conducted the world premiere of Missy Mazzoli’s new work “The Listeners” with Norwegian National Opera, and Samir Odeh-Tamimi’s new creation “L’Apocalyspe Arabe” for the Aix Festival.