Monday’s (4/30) Naples News (Florida) reports, “The Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra’s management has elected not to renew the contract of Music Director Michael Hall. The decision was announced this morning in a news release from the symphony. The announcement said Hall ‘will pursue other options on his career path and we wish him the best in his endeavors. We thank him for his service and musical contributions to our community.’ The 2012-2013 season will be presented as programmed at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers and various offsite ‘runout’ venues. The concerts will be led by guest conductors. An international search process will take place to appoint a new music director for the orchestra, the release said.”
Posted May 1, 2012
