Simone Young

Simone Young is considered one of the most important conductors of our time. After completing her musical studies in her native Sydney, Ms. Young began her career on the podium in Germany. This launched her international career, which has taken her to nearly all the most important opera houses and symphony orchestras around the world. Ms. Young starts her position as Chief Conductor of the Sydney Symphony in autumn 2020. As a guest conductor this season she leads productions at the Berlin State Opera (Verdi Gala, Die Frau ohne Schatten, Der Rosenkavalier), the Vienna State Opera (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Das verratene Meer) and the Bavarian State Opera (Tannhäuser). Alongside her work in Sydney this season, Ms. Young will guest conduct such orchestras as the Orchestre de Chambre de Laus