Report: The British-born maestro, who recently signed a Lyric extension through 2020-21, takes up his new duties in Australia early in 2013 with a four-year commitment.
Sir Andrew Davis, music director and principal conductor of the Lyric Opera of Chicago, was named Monday as chief conductor of the Melbourne (Australia) Symphony Orchestra, effective in January 2013.
The conductor, who is in Melbourne this month leading concerts with the orchestra, has signed an initial commitment of four years as music director.