Music director of Symphony Nova Scotia in Halifax, Canada, and and until 2009 of the Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra in Germany, Bernhard Gueller has established himself as an exciting and passionate interpreter in countries around the world, acknowledged by critics and by Ernest Fleischmann, the world's foremost arts administrator:

"I have observed Mr. Gueller in rehearsal in Cape Town, South Africa, as well as in rehearsal and concert in Sapporo, Japan. Both times I was deeply impressed by his extraordinary musicianship, his marvellous ability to communicate with the musicians, and, in the Sapporo concert, his charismatic impact on the audience. In Sapporo, members of the orchestra and management were exuberantly enthusiastic about him, and told me that the orchestra had never played better... It is not often that I feel totally confident about the abilities of an unknown conductor, but it is because I believe in Mr. Gueller's special gifts that I write to you today."

He was the unanimous choice as music director of Symphony Nova Scotia after a four-year search by the selection committee of musicians, board, staff and consultants, and "the wisdom of that choice" was quickly confirmed - from musicians and management to critics and audience.

He was also overwhelmingly the "wish" candidate of the musicians in Nuremberg, and won the position from 160 candidates in 2004.