I am extremely proud to be the New Principal Conductor of CSO during the year of the 50th anniversary. This season Cairo Opera House also celebrates 20 years since its reconstruction, making 2008-2009 the perfect occasion for an unforgettable symphonic season. As principal conductor, I aim to realize the astounding potential of Cairo's musicians and thereby give our audience a spectacular musical experience.

   Our celebratory season begins with Dvorak symphony No. 9 "From the New World". Another sure highlight will be the CSO's production of Verdi's Opera concertante "Il Trovatore" with a world star cast. Also during this season the talented musicians of the CSO and the A Cappella Choir of Cairo Opera House will collaborate on several projects, including Mahler 2nd Symphony and Verdi's last Masterpiece "Quattro Pezzi Sacri".
  
  During this season, with the support of the orchestra, we will use my full experience and the talent, professionalism and enthusiasm of the musicians of the CSO in order to present our achievements more widely both in Egypt and internationally.

  We would like to transmit to the audience our strong identity though the language of MUSIC with passion! We will cooperate with young, talented Egyptian instrumental soloists and singers, never losing sight of our duty to represent the enchanting history, tradition and culture of Egypt. We are proud to convey our art around the world.

   I hope by now to have aroused your curiosity and look forward to seeing you soon at the Cairo Opera House.

Marcello Mottadelli

Principal Conductor
Cairo Symphony Orchestra