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…And one who’s staying in Trumpland

…And one who’s staying in Trumpland

The Italian conductor Gianandrea Noseda has extended his stay as music director in Washington DC to the year 2031.

Press release:

The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) is proud to announce that Music Director Gianandrea Noseda, who began his tenure in September 2017, has signed a four-year contract extension; his current contract runs through the 2026–2027 season. This ensures that his remarkable leadership of and artistic partnership with the NSO continues through its centennial season in 2031.

“For nearly 95 years, the National Symphony Orchestra has stood as a preeminent ensemble in our nation, engaging top talent and showcasing new works by some of America’s most promising composers,” said Noseda. “I am honored to continue this journey with these extraordinary orchestral artists as we approach the NSO’s 100th anniversary in 2031. As Music Director, I feel so fortunate to follow in the footsteps of musical legends like Mstislav Rostropovich, Leonard Slatkin, and Antal Doráti. It’s an honor to help shape the orchestra’s sound for today while celebrating and preserving the rich legacy that makes the National Symphony Orchestra so unique.”

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