He worked regularly with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra from 1988 to 1994, initially as its artistic adviser and later as its music director. From 2001 to 2006 he served as Chief Conductor of Radio Symphony Orchestra Saarbrücken, now Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken Kaiserslautern.
From 1988 to 1994, he worked with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in various capacities, first as an artistic advisor and later as its music director. From 2001 to 2006, he held the position of Chief Conductor for Radio Symphony Orchestra Saarbrücken, now Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken Kaiserslautern.