Baltimore Chamber Orchestra
The Baltimore Chamber Orchestra (BCO) is an American chamber orchestra based in Baltimore, Maryland. The orchestra gives its concerts at the Kraushaar Auditorium of Goucher College.
History
[edit]The BCO's first performance was on 29 January 1984, under the baton of Anne Harrigan, the BCO's founder and first music director. Harrigan held the post until 2004.[1] Markand Thakar succeeded Harrigan as the BCO's music director in 2004. Jonathan Leshnoff joined the orchestra as composer-in-residence in 2007. Thakar held the post through the 2022-2023 season, having announced his resignation in February 2023.[2]
In May 2024, Robert Moody first guest-conducted the BCO.[3] In June 2024, on the basis of this guest-conducting appearance, the BCO announced the appointment of Moody as its next music director, with immediate effect, with an initial contract of three years.[4]
Music directors
[edit]- Anne Harrigan (1984–2004)
- Markand Thakar (2004–2023)
- Robert Moody (2024–present)
References
[edit]- ^ "Music director leaving BCO in 2004". The Baltimore Sun. 2002-06-15. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ Francisco Salazar (2023-02-21). "Baltimore Chamber Orchestra Music Director Resigns". Opera Wire. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ Mary Carole McCauley (2024-07-22). "Robert Moody, the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra's new conductor, reflects on music and loss". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ "Robert Moody Announced as Next Music Director of the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra" (Press release). Opus 3 Artists. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
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