Chloé van Soeterstède Principal Guest Conductor
Chloé van Soeterstède was appointed the Taki Alsop Fellow 2019-21 by former BSO Principal Conductor Marin Alsop and was also a Dudamel Fellow with the Los Angeles Philharmonic in its 2021/22 season. Her 2022 BSO debut was an instant hit with musicians and audiences alike, with Bachtrack saying: “she’s clearly someone to watch […] a return visit from van Soeterstède could not be soon enough”. Van Soeterstède has built global recognition for her commanding and intuitive approach, with regular appearances in Europe, the US and Australia. A passionate advocate for music education, she trained as a viola player before launching a career as a conductor.