In January 2014, English National Opera (ENO) named Wigglesworth its next music director, succeeding Edward Gardner effective September 2015. Shortly into his tenure, Wigglesworth expressed disapproval of proposals by ENO management for economising measures, such as a reduction in the contract of the ENO chorus.
In January 2014, English National Opera (ENO) chose Wigglesworth as its next music director, succeeding Edward Gardner in September 2015. Shortly after assuming his role, Wigglesworth expressed dissent with ENO management's plans to reduce expenses, including a possible decrease in the chorus contract.