Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Music Director MARIN ALSOP has signed a five-year contract renewing her commitment to the orchestra from September 2010 through August 2015. She has led the BSO since September 2007, when she began her tenure as its twelfth music director. In announcing the new contract, Chairman Michael Bronfein noted that Alsop had “done more than just revitalize the organization and deliver unforgettable performances; she has renewed the orchestra’s purpose, challenging us to deepen the long-term impact we as an orchestra have in the communities we serve by making music more accessible and relevant to everyone’s life.”

Marin Alsop photo by Grant Leighton

Posted June 4, 2009