Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Extends Music Director Jonathan Heyward Through 2030-31

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) has announced a three-year contract extension for Jonathon Heyward, Music Director and Harvey M. and Lyn P. Meyerhoff Chair. Under the new agreement, Heyward, the youngest and first Black music director in the orchestra’s 108-year history, will remain with the organization through the 2030–31 season. Heyward, who is among TIME Magazine’s Next Generation Leaders and Bloomberg’s {…}

Oct 8, 2025

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Names New Assistant Conductor & Conducting Fellow

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) has announced the appointment of Jiannan Cheng as Assistant Conductor and Tatiana Pérez-Hernández as Conducting Fellow for the 2025–26 season. Cheng takes over for Jonathon Taylor Rush, who previously served as Assistant and later Associate Conductor from 2020 to 2023. In her new role, Cheng will lead select family, education, and holiday performances, as well as {…}

Jun 9, 2025

Angel Blue, Jamie Barton, Limmie Pulliam to Headline Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Aida’

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is set to present “Aida” this June. The Verdi opera will sar Angel Blue in the title role alongside Jamie Barton as Amneris, Limmie Pulliam as Radamès, Reginald Smith, Jr. as Amonasro, and Mark S. Doss as Ramfis. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Music Director Johnathan Heyward conducts the performances. “’Aida’ offers everything that makes a story great; love, {…}

Mar 3, 2025

Quinn Kelsey, Sasha Cooke & Russell Thomas Lead Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s 2025-26 Season

The Baltimore Symphony has announced its 2025-26 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Music Director Jonathon Heyward conducts Dukas’ “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” and Scriabin’s “Prometheus: Poem of Fire,” alongside Ravel’s “Daphnis et Chloé: Suite No. 2” and Mussorgsky’s “Night on Bald Mountain.” The concert features George Li and the University of Maryland Concert Choir. Performance Dates: Nov. 6-9, 2025 Patrick Quigley conducts {…}

Aug 15, 2023

Obituary: Baltimore Violist Delmar Stewart Dies at 73

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Violist Delmar Stewart has died at the age of 73. Stewart died on August 12, 2023, and is survived by his wife, Aliza Lidovsky Stewart, children and siblings. The musician was a member of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra from 1977 until the last day of his life, having played his final concert only hours before his death. In {…}

Mar 1, 2023

Christine Goerke, Nicholas Phan & Melody Moore Lead Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s 2023-24 Season

The Baltimore Symphony announces the 2023-24 season featuring Jonathan Heyward in his first season as Music Director. David Danzmayr conducts Christine Goerke in a program that includes Anna Clyne, Barber, and Sibelius. Performance Dates: Oct. 21 & 22, 2023 A baroque Christmas will include Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons,” Händel’s “Messiah,” and more with Baroque masters at their most irrepressibly joyful and {…}

Jul 27, 2022

Jonathon Heyward Named Music Director of Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra announced 29-year-old American conductor Jonathon Heyward as Music Director and holder of the Harvey M. and Lyn P. Meyerhoff Chair. Heyward’s five-year contract begins in the 2023-24 season. He will also direct upcoming events in May 2023. His appointment follows that of trailblazer Marin Alsop after her 14-year tenure as the BSO’s music director and BSO {…}

Aug 31, 2020

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra & Musicians Reach Five-Year Agreement

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra has announced that it has reached a five-year collective bargaining agreement with its musicians. This agreement is based on the near-term sacrifices in response to COVID-19 pressures, per the statement on the official BSO website. “The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is one of the finest orchestras in the country. We are grateful to our superb musicians and {…}

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