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 {…}

Jonathan Heyward Gets Major Extension, Announces Future Projects with Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center

Jonathan Heyward, the Renée and Robert Belfer Music Director, has extended his contract with the Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center. Heyward will remain with the ensemble through the 2029 season and his title will now include “Artistic Director” in addition to “Music Director.” “I feel such a profound connection to the musicians of this Orchestra and am thrilled to be {…}