His most recent post was Principal Conductor of the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, but his term ended in May 2009.
During the 1970s he participated regularly in Igor Markevitch's international conducting classes in Monte Carlo and studied with Franco Ferrara in Rome.
[1][2][3][4] In September 2001 Gerhard Markson took up the role of Principal Conductor of the Irish RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra.
He has conducted many works including Gustav Mahler's Symphony No.
As well as Mozart's, Ludwig van Beethoven's and Strauss' most famous works.