Nathalie Stutzmann has been appointed Music and Artistic Director of the Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo (OPMC), beginning in September 2026. The four-year term will see her succeed Kazuki Yamada, becoming the first woman to hold the position in the orchestra’s history.
A long-standing collaboration
Stutzmann’s relationship with the OPMC spans more than a decade. She first conducted the orchestra in 2014, in performances of L’elisir d’amore, and returned in 2017 for Tannhäuser, alongside multiple symphonic programmes in recent seasons. In the same year as her OPMC debut, she was named an Officer in the Order of Cultural Merit of the Principality of Monaco.
Stutzmann’s statement
In the announcement, Stutzmann described the appointment as “a profound honour”, highlighting the orchestra’s long history since its founding in 1856 and the “beautiful complicity” developed over years of collaboration. She noted her intention to “explore musical horizons” with the musicians, strengthen their connection with the public in Monaco, and present the OPMC internationally. She also expressed gratitude for the support of the orchestra’s board president, HRH the Princess of Hanover.
Current roles and recent activity
Stutzmann is currently Music Director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, a post she continues to hold. Recent and upcoming engagements include performances with major European and American orchestras, as well as appearances at leading opera houses and festivals.
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