Svetlanov's tenure ended with his controversial dismissal by Russia's minister of culture, Mikhail Shvydkoi, who had accused Svetlanov of spending excessive time conducting outside of Russia.
In October 2011, the orchestra announced the appointment of Vladimir Jurowski as its principal conductor, with immediate effect, for an initial contract of 3 years.
In January 2021, the orchestra announced the appointment of Petrenko as its next principal conductor, effective 1 September 2021.
[5] On 1 March 2022, Petrenko announced a suspension of his work with the orchestra, in the wake of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
[6] Later in 2022, under duress from the Russian Ministry of Culture, Petrenko submitted a letter of resignation from the orchestra.