Calgary Phil adds new resident conductor as search continues for music director: The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra is welcoming Ilan Kumaranayake Mendel as its next resident conductor for the 2026-27 season. Hailing from Halifax, Mendel holds a diploma in trombone from The Glenn Gould School at The Royal Conservatory of Music and a Bachelor of Music in trombone performance from the University of Toronto. He previously served as […] #CalgaryPhil #ResidentConductor #MusicDirector #ClassicalMusic #Orchestra