 The next day, 8 September 2014, Chang resigned the music directorship of the orchestra, with immediate effect, citing 'persistent administrative difficulties and irreconcilable artistic differences with the management'.Chang became principal guest conductor of the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra as of the 2013-2014 season.In March 2016, the orchestra announced the appointment of Chang as its next chief conductor, effective with the 2017-2018 season.