Yaniv Dinur leads the Tallahassee Symphony in a May 2025 concert. Photo courtesy of Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra.
In Friday’s (5/16) Tallahassee Democrat, Marina Brown writes, “For the past year, Tallahassee has been fielding candidates for a sought-after post that will affect the musical and community tenor of life in Florida’s capital city…. Yaniv Dinur, a Jerusalem-born conductor who led the season finale concert on May 3 … was selected out of the five finalists for his ‘stellar musicianship, ability to connect with the audience in-person and from the stage, and his vision of how to lead the orchestra into its next chapter,’ according to the TSO…. Said Symphony CEO Amanda Stringer, ‘I couldn’t be more thrilled to have him share his artistry, creativity, commitment to education programs, and warmth with audiences in Tallahassee.’ ” Former Music Director Darko Butorac completed his 11-year tenure in 2023. “The process was facilitated by respected consultant Henry Fogel, formerly Chief Executive of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Vice-President of the New York Philharmonic, and CEO of the League of American Orchestras. A Music Director Search Committee was selected from TSO Board members, musicians, and community stakeholders…. Dinur is the Music Director of the New Bedford (Mass.) Symphony Orchestra, and formerly Resident Conductor of the Milwaukee Symphony from 2015-2023.”
