Leonard Slatkin was named artistic consultant of the Las Vegas Philharmonic in February 2024.
In last Thursday’s (7/25) Las Vegas Weekly, Brock Radke writes, “It was apparent the Las Vegas Philharmonic would be moving in a new direction after longtime music director and conductor Donato Cabrera stepped down, wrapping up a terrific tenure … earlier this year. Turns out the Phil is really shaking things up, looking at the future with fresh eyes heading into its 26th season this fall. Prior to the unveiling of an eclectic 2024-2025 season … the Philharmonic announced Leonard Slatkin will serve as music consultant. An acclaimed conductor and author … Slatkin had worked with current orchestra executive director Alice Sauro in the past, and when she contacted him, they discovered a new opportunity…. Slatkin: ‘Las Vegas is one of the most interesting places culturally in the country. When [Sauro] approached me about having a relationship with the orchestra … I thought it interesting enough to consider some new ideas as it searches for a new artistic head…. My job is to try to explore what it is the Las Vegas Philharmonic can mean for its community. We have the opportunity to do something different, to establish the framework for what the orchestra wants to be, where it wants to go, and find the appropriate leaders.’ ”
