Stilian Kirov

First Prize Winner of the "Debut Berlin" Concert Competition, Stilian Kirov made his debut at the Berlin Philharmonic in 2017. The same year he began his tenure as Music Director of the Illinois Philharmonic in Chicago's Southland and also continues his music directorship with the Bakersfield Symphony in California. A 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016 recipient of the Solti Foundation U.S. Career Assistance Award, Mr. Kirov has proven to be not only a dynamic artistic director, but also an enthusiastic educator and community leader, continuing to build upon his previous successes as Associate Conductor of the Seattle Symphony and Associate Conductor of the Memphis Symphony. Highlights of Mr. Kirov’s guest performances include appearances worldwide with the Israel Camerata, Xi'An Symphony, Minas