Andrew Litton has been named music director of the Colorado Symphony. The American conductor, who has served as the orchestra’s artistic advisor since June 2012, will now assume full musical leadership of the organisation. He follows former Colorado music directors Marin Alsop, who now serves as the orchestra's conductor laureate, and Jeffrey Kahane, who stepped down in 2010.

‘Over the past year, it became increasingly evident that the Colorado Symphony has what it takes to become one of America’s top orchestras,’ said Litton. ‘Its management knows what it takes to get there. It has made great strides in securing the orchestra’s future. Its superb musicians have passion for what they do. I want to be part of that winning team.’
 
Andrew Litton is also music director of Norway’s Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, artistic director of the Minnesota Orchestra Sommerfest, conductor laureate of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, and former music director of the Dallas Symphony.