The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will host three free concerts as part of their Symphony in the City series, starting with a performance at Morgan State University on September 18, featuring Jonathon Heyward and James Lee III.
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Jonathon Heyward debuts as first Black, youngest music director for Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
By Shaela FosterSpecial to the AFROCredit: Photos by Stephen Hopkins The creative direction of Jonathon Heyward, the first Black and youngest music director in the history of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO), was on full display Sept. 23. On day two of the three day celebration, held from Sept. 22 to Sept. 24., participants were […]
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Jonathon Heyward set to debut as first Black music director of Baltimore Symphony Orchestra on Sept. 23
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com Jonathon Heyward will make history as the first Black and youngest person to ever lead the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra next month. Heyward will step into the role of BSO music director on Sep. 23 at the 2023 Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Gala. To celebrate Heyward’s five-year tenure and the […]