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
editThe 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.
External links
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