Dalia Stasevska​’s contract as Principal Guest Conductor of BBC Symphony Orchestra has been extended until September 2027. The extension further solidifies the celebrated partnership between Stasevska and the BBC SO’s musicians, and recognises her exceptional contribution, both in performances and in her support of the artistic direction of programming.

Dalia was appointed Principal Guest Conductor for the BBC Symphony Orchestra in 2019 as the youngest person and first woman in the role. During her tenure, she has conducted tours in Japan, Germany, and the UK, as well as performances at the Barbican Hall and the BBC Proms, notably conducting the First Night of the Proms in 2023. In 2024, Stasevska released her solo debut album, Dalia’s Mixtape, on Platoon, featuring the BBC Symphony Orchestra. She has built a reputation with audiences for her dynamic energy and passion, and she has fostered strong relationships with the orchestra musicians. Additionally, the programmes she has developed showcase outstanding contemporary music while celebrating the rich works of the traditional classical canon.