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because everyone loves a little Tchaikovsky 🫶

Hear his fifth symphony this weekend, along with the Bruch Violin Concerto and “Starburst,” by our 2026-27 Composer in Residence Jonathan Leshnoff, all under the baton of Music Director Jonathon Heyward.

Thrilled to be returning back to the @bbc proms this summer with the incredible @chinekeorchestra and my dear friend @angeljoyblue!!

#BBCProms #Proms2026 #ChinekeOrchestra #ClassicalMusic #LiveMusic

Get ready to feel ALL of the emotions 💥🎻

Music Director Jonathon Heyward returns to the podium this weekend for an exhilarating program, featuring works by Tchaikovsky, Bruch, and our 2026-27 Composer in Residence, Jonathan Leshnoff!

Incredibly grateful for two inspiring concerts with the tremendous musicians of the @londonphilharmonicorchestra!!

Listen up! 🎧

Music Director Jonathon Heyward joins our Sympiphany Podcast to chat about Philip Glass’ “Lincoln” symphony, our new Composer in Residence Jonathan Leshnoff, and all things 2026-27 season.

Tune into the full episode at the link in our bio.

This past summer, we asked the @festorchlincolnctr_musicians to sing some of their favorite Beethoven themes in anticipation of their performance titled The Beethoven Effect! 🎶 Can you name them all? #2025Reprise

Askonas Holt is delighted to welcome conductor Jonathon Heyward to the roster for worldwide general management.

Jonathon is Music Director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra; this season the orchestra announced his contract extension until 2030/31. Jonathon also holds the Artistic and Music Director positions with the Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center, with whom he leads the Summer for the City Festival.

As a guest conductor, he has recently led concerts with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, London Symphony Orchestra and NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester, among others.

He kicked off his 2025/26 season with a performance at the BBC Proms with Chineke! Orchestra. The appearance followed his acclaimed 2021 Proms debut with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, which The Guardian hailed as “ferociously committed and incisive… exuberant, exhilarating stuff”. The summer also featured Jonathon’s debut with The Cleveland Orchestra at the Blossom Music Festival.

He soon returns to the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Detroit Symphony, as well as making his debut with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. In Baltimore, he’ll round off this season with a full-length concert version of Rigoletto, which forms part of his multi-season ‘Verdi Opera Initiative’ which saw Angel Blue in the title role of Aida last season.

Having received his start in a school music program, Jonathon is a passionate advocate for music education and community outreach. He has been recognised among TIME magazine’s ‘Next Generation Leaders’ and Bloomberg’s ‘Ones to Watch’.

#MakingMusicHappen #newsigning #artistmanagement @converseconductor

It’s time to skel-ebrate! ☠️

Music Director Jonathon Heyward leads his first family concert this weekend!

It’s going to be a hauntingly good time, with a costume party, trunk-or-treat, and spooky tunes, perfect for all ages.

Pre-concert festivities start at 1:30 PM. Concert starts at 3 PM, with trunk-or-treat following. 🎃

Baltimore City Public Schools and Head Start families can get free tickets to this performance through our Families Listen Together program!

Register today for free at the link in our bio, thanks to The Sherman Family Foundation.

We’ve got a fantastic weekend planned! 😉

See you this Thursday at Strathmore, Friday at The Clarice, and Sunday at the Meyerhoff.

Get a little more curious 🤔👇

We’re excited to share the launch of our new podcast: Sympiphany!

Hosted by voices from the BSO family, we’re bringing together musicians, creators, and listeners for joyful conversations about the moments when music truly clicks.

Episode 1 with Music Director Jonathon Heyward is out NOW! Listen at the link in our bio 🎧

Couldn’t be more thrilled to renew my contract as Music Director of the @baltsymphony!

From day one, the connection with these incredible musicians has been real — built on trust, creativity, and a shared passion for pushing boundaries. They inspire me every single time we make music together. In collaboration with the incredible staff off stage, the future is bright in Baltimore.

Here’s to 2031.

We’re just getting started.

Couldn’t be more thrilled to renew my contract as Music Director of the @baltsymphony!

From day one, the connection with these incredible musicians has been real — built on trust, creativity, and a shared passion for pushing boundaries. They inspire me every single time we make music together. In collaboration with the incredible staff off stage, the future is bright in Baltimore.

Here’s to 2031.

We’re just getting started.

Couldn’t be more thrilled to renew my contract as Music Director of the @baltsymphony!

From day one, the connection with these incredible musicians has been real — built on trust, creativity, and a shared passion for pushing boundaries. They inspire me every single time we make music together. In collaboration with the incredible staff off stage, the future is bright in Baltimore.

Here’s to 2031.

We’re just getting started.

Couldn’t be more thrilled to renew my contract as Music Director of the @baltsymphony!

From day one, the connection with these incredible musicians has been real — built on trust, creativity, and a shared passion for pushing boundaries. They inspire me every single time we make music together. In collaboration with the incredible staff off stage, the future is bright in Baltimore.

Here’s to 2031.

We’re just getting started.

Couldn’t be more thrilled to renew my contract as Music Director of the @baltsymphony!

From day one, the connection with these incredible musicians has been real — built on trust, creativity, and a shared passion for pushing boundaries. They inspire me every single time we make music together. In collaboration with the incredible staff off stage, the future is bright in Baltimore.

Here’s to 2031.

We’re just getting started.

We’re proud to announce a three-year contract extension for Music Director Jonathon Heyward!

The renewal ensures Jonathon’s artistic leadership through the 2030-31 season, and builds upon his already extraordinary impact on the BSO.

Please join us in celebrating Jonathon, and all he continues to accomplish for the Orchestra and the State of Maryland! 👏

Read more at the link in our bio.