Matteo Dal Maso Wins Donatella Flick Competition

Matteo Dal Maso has won the 18th Donatella Flick LSO Conducting Competition, securing an assistant position with the London Symphony Orchestra. The competition remains a primary pipeline for emerging European talent, focusing on the ability to navigate complex 20th-century scores under limited rehearsal time. Dal Maso’s win reinforces the LSO's commitment to the apprenticeship model of conductor development. As the orchestra moves into its next phase, the integration of winners like Dal Maso into the core conducting staff serves as a hedge against the global homogenization of podium style, providing a space for distinct, mentored voices to emerge within a high-stakes professional environment.