The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Kwamé Ryan take a bow.
In Wednesday’s (9/11) Charlotte Observer (North Carolina), Liz Rothaus Bertrand writes, “It’s a big season ahead for the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, as it welcomes its new Music Director Kwamé Ryan. The organization’s 12th music director and the first person of color in that role, Ryan takes the helm following a year of tremendous growth and innovation for the symphony…. This season will reflect the forward-thinking mentality of the symphony and Ryan, as it continues to prioritize diversity both in the form of musicians and its repertoire, including new music by living composers…. Under the baton of Conductor Laureate Christopher Warren-Green, the Charlotte Symphony will be joined [in October] by Sphinx Virtuosi, the chamber orchestra of the Sphinx Organization, [which] is dedicated to social justice by expanding representation and celebrating excellence in classical music…. The Charlotte Symphony is one of more than 120 orchestra partners that support the National Alliance for Audition Support, a collaboration that includes Sphinx, the League of American Orchestras and the New World Symphony.” The article lists highlights from the coming season, including several “bucket list” works that Ryan particularly looks forward to conducting.
