Robert McGrath Named President & CEO of Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

By David Salazar
(Photo Credit: © Claudia Hershner)

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) has named Robert McGrath to the position of President and CEO, effective Feb. 17, 2025.

He will take over for Jonathan Martin, who announced his retirement in November of 2024. At the time, McGrath was named Acting President and CEO.

McGrath has been the Vice President and General Manager of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra for nine years and was also Chief Operating Officer for four. He also takes over as the organization prepares for the inaugural season of incoming Music Director Cristian Măcelaru.

“After more than a decade with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and May Festival, stepping into this role at
such a pivotal moment is deeply meaningful to me,” said McGrath in an official press release. “With the arrival of CSO’s visionary new Music Director Cristian Măcelaru, new leadership at the May Festival and plans underway for a state-of-the-art venue for live music here in the region, I’m excited to lead the organization and further strengthen our commitment to community relevance. I look forward to working alongside Cristian, our talented musicians and staff, and our dynamic board members as we continue to push artistic boundaries, inspire new generations of audiences, and build a vibrant cultural legacy for years to come.”

McGrath will also oversee the May Festival as it enters its second year and he will also lead as the President of the CSO’s subsidiary, Music and Event Management, Inc.

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