The English National opera has appointed British conductor Edward Gardner as its new Music Director. He's only 31 and the youngest person ever to be given the job, which has been vacant since December last year. Gardner, who is currently musical director of Glyndebourne On Tour, says "alongside all the members of the company, I am committed to dedicating myself to the future artistic growth of ENO and to investing the time and presence required to shape its new future."
Artistic Director John Berry says: "Edward's qualities as a musician and his natural rapport with both singers and creative teams make his appointment a major coup for ENO."