Oliver Inteeworn to Join Newport Classical as Executive Director

Newport Classical, the year-round performing arts organization in Rhode Island, has appointed Oliver Inteeworn as executive director, effective January 5, 2026. He succeeds Gillian Fox, executive director from 2020 to 2025, and interim executive director Eric Gershman. Most recently, Inteeworn was executive director of the American Symphony Orchestra (ASO) in New York City from 2018 to 2025. During his tenure, the ASO presented more than 40 additional free orchestra and chamber concerts since 2020 across New York City. Notable achievements include the largest and most diverse audiences in the orchestra’s history, both in-person and through the launch of ASO Online, which delivers free streaming of performances, operas, chamber music, and original short films. Inteeworn previously served as founding managing director of the Orchestra Now at Bard College (2015-2018), and held artistic planning and production positions at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. A trained musician with studies in Germany, Inteeworn holds a Diploma in Music Education (equivalent to a master’s degree) from the University of Music Saarbrücken and a Master of Arts in Arts Administration from Columbia University. In addition to its other activities, the 2026 Newport Classical Music Festival will take place in July.