Internationally acclaimed choral conductor Mark Vuorinen has been appointed artistic director of the Elora Festival and the Elora Singers Inc.
“I am delighted to be working with the renowned Elora Singers,” Vuorinen said.
“The singers are an extremely versatile ensemble, switching between difficult contemporary music to Renaissance polyphony and baroque oratorio with ease.
“I am honoured and privileged to lead one of this country’s finest choral ensembles and look forward to getting started with them at this summer’s Elora Festival.”
The Elora Festival and the Elora Festival Singers were searching for a new artistic director after Noel Edison, who previously held the position, was fired in April following an independent investigation into sexual misconduct allegations.
Vuorinen studied music at Wilfrid Laurier University, Yale University’s Institute of Sacred Music and the University of Toronto. He is assistant professor of Music at Conrad Grebel College and the artistic director of the Grand Philharmonic Choir in Waterloo Region.
“In its 39th year, the Elora Festival has a rich tradition of attracting world class artists and delivering extraordinary musical performances in a beautiful setting,” said general manager Chris Sharpe.
“We are excited to welcome Mark to the podium.”
Information about the Elora Festival, which runs from July 13 to 29, is available at elorafestival.ca.
Information about the Elora Singers is available at elorasingers.ca.
