Stéphane Denève (1971) graduated at the Paris Conservatoire, he was assistant to Solti, Prêtre, and Ozawa in 1998. He got the post of music director of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) in  2005, his 1st music directorship. In his 1st season, he led the RSNO at the 2006 Proms, and its 1st performance in France. In 2007, he extended it with RSNO thru 2011. In 2010, the RSNO announced the further extension of his contract, and the conclusion of his tenure after the 2011-2012 season.
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