The Score | Anwar Nasir Tapped as Louisiana Philharmonic’s Next Leader

The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra has named Anwar Nasir as its next executive director, effective July 19. He goes to Louisiana from the Omaha Symphony, where he is chief revenue and advancement officer; previously he held administrative positions at the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Hollywood Bowl, the Atlanta Ballet, and the Philadelphia Workforce Development Corporation. The Philadelphia native and former professional dancer is a frequent presenter at arts conferences and was one of 12 executives to participate in the League of American Orchestras’ 2018 Emerging Leaders Program. He is also co-chairperson of the League’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion working group, and the co-founder of the Black Arts Leadership Alliance. In announcing the appointment, Louisville Philharmonic Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto said, “From the first time we spoke, Anwar impressed me as a fearless leader who possesses both of those qualities, and I am looking forward to partnering with him as we continue to reimagine the LPO’s connections to the community for an exciting new era.” Nasir succeeds James Boyd, who stepped down as executive director in December 2019.