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) selected Wigglesworth as its new music director, succeeding Edward Gardner in September 2015. Early in his tenure, Wigglesworth voiced opposition to ENO management's cost-cutting measures, including a possible reduction of the chorus contract.