Conductor Elim Chan, originally from Hong Kong, has been appointed the new music director designate of the San Francisco Symphony, making her the first woman to hold the position. Her tenure begins in September 2027.

Hong Kong-born conductor Elim Chan has been named music director designate of the San Francisco Symphony, capping months of intense industry speculation over her next permanent posting. The orchestra announced on May 21 that Chan will officially begin her tenure in September 2027. She will serve an initial six-year term, becoming the first woman and 13th music director in the institution’s 115-year history. The announcement marks a significant milestone for the conductor and places one of Hong.....