Ruth Reinhardt has been named the new Music Director of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra and Music School.

Her appointment was announced on June 1 at the ensemble’s season-ending gala concert.

Reinhardt has worked with such organizations as the New York Philharmonic, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic, the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, and the Helsinki Philharmonic, among many others. She also recently took on her first staged opera, “La Traviata,” at the Royal Swedish Opera.

“I am tremendously honored to join the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra &Music School as Music Director,” said Reinhardt in an official press release issued by the Rhode Island Philharmonic. “From our very first encounters, I have been impressed and inspired by the musicians and their ability to bring tremendous energy and musical precision to whatever they play. The Orchestra’s collaborative, community-minded spirit is very much in tune with my own commitment to sharing music beyond the concert hall. I look forward to working with young musicians through the Music School and have been impressed by the quality and commitment of the faculty and students. I’ve worked with many wonderful guest artists who would inspire both audiences and students and I intend to bring them to Rhode Island, as well as discover and develop relationships with many more.”

She will become the sixth person to hold the position, taking over from Robert Spano who will enjoy his final season with the ensemble in 2024-25 before transiting to the role of Principal Guest Conductor.

This coming season, she will lead the TACO and The White Family Foundation Classical Series concert on Nov. 9.