Antony Hermus is to take up his new role from September 2027 A Dutch conductor known for championing “outside-the-box” classical concerts has been named as head of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (BBC SSO), taking over from Ryan Wigglesworth, who has held the post for five years. Antony Hermus has is to take on the role of chief conductor at the orchestra, which he described as a group of “deeply human, curious and fearless musicians”.