KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors announced Monday they will open a search for the Symphony’s next Music Director in the coming months, a process expected to take multiple years.
Current Music Director Julian Kuerti will conclude his tenure with the Symphony when his contract expires at the end of the 2027-2028 season July 31, 2028.
KSO officials say over the next two seasons of performances, the Symphony will celebrate Kuerti’s accomplishments and tenure.
“The Symphony Board of Directors wants to express its appreciation to Julian for his leadership and service provided to the Symphony over the years,” says Karen Isble, Chair of the Symphony Board of Directors. “Under his artistic leadership, the Symphony brought opera back to Kalamazoo, featured world-renowned artists like Yo-Yo Ma and Emanuel Ax, and gave the world premieres of multiple new works. We look forward to the exciting performances yet to come under his leadership, and wish him continued success.”
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