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Friday, May 29, 2009
Arts / News Charlotte Symphony announces music director
Posted By Anita Overcash on Fri, May 29, 2009 at 3:40 PM
Read the press release below for information on the Charlotte Symphony's next music director, Christopher Warren-Green.
The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSO) announced today the appointment of Christopher Warren-Green as its next Music Director. Mr. Warren-Green begins his tenure in September 2010 and succeeds Christof Perick, who has served as Music Director since 2001.
Over the course of the past two seasons, the Charlotte Symphony evaluated eight Music Director candidates. A search committee, led by CSO Board member Andrew Adair, began deliberations in February following the final candidate’s visit.
“The Charlotte Symphony is thrilled that our two-year search has culminated in the appointment of Christopher Warren-Green as our next Music Director,” says Executive Director Jonathan Martin. “Christopher's extraordinary musicianship, combined with his grace and charm, has already inspired the Charlotte Symphony family and our city. We look forward to a close partnership with him as we work together to build a stronger, more resilient orchestra for a growing Charlotte.”
A native of Gloucestershire, UK, Christopher Warren-Green has held the position of Music Director of the London Chamber Orchestra since 1988. In 2004 he succeeded Sir Neville Marriner as Principal Conductor of the Camerata Resident Orchestra of the Megaron Athens. From 1998 to 2005 he was Chief Conductor of the Nordic Chamber Orchestra, and from 1998 to 2001 was Chief Conductor of the Joenkoeping Sinfonietta. He has conducted orchestras in the United Kingdom, the United States, Europe, Central America, Asia, and Australia.
"I am delighted to be taking up the post as Music Director of the Charlotte Symphony,” Warren-Green says. “Since first working with the orchestra in 2005, I felt an instant rapport with the players and I'm very much looking forward to our future collaboration. I'm also excited to be a part of such a dynamic team at such a crucial time in the CSO's history. "
Warren-Green joins the CSO at a defining moment. Following a rigorous evaluation by an independent consultant in 2007, the Symphony embarked on a path toward a new level of increased financial stability and greater service to its community. Since 2007, subscription sales and average attendance have risen, financial support from the CSO Board of Directors has increased dramatically, labor costs have been controlled, and internal leadership and governance have strengthened. The recent economic downturn, however, has posed serious challenges for the CSO. The Symphony has responded with a series of measures to cut administrative and artistic costs as part of a restructuring plan.
“In spite of the challenges posed by the current economic climate, the Charlotte Symphony is undeterred in its commitment to artistic integrity, fiscal responsibility, and community service,” says CSO Board Chair Pat Rodgers. “Christopher Warren-Green will play a key role in the future of this orchestra. We are pleased to welcome him to the Symphony family and look forward to working with him as we move forward.”
Warren-Green, who last conducted the Charlotte Symphony in January, will appear on the upcoming Classics series in February 2010, leading a program that includes Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony. The following season he will assume the role of Music Director, conducting the majority of the Classics series programs in 2010-2011.
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