In Tune

ASO | IN TUNE

DEAR FRIENDS,

Welcome to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s 78th season—a time of new beginnings. This fall marks the beginning of Nathalie Stutzmann's tenure as Music Director. Nathalie is only the fifth Music Director in the ASO’s history and only the second woman to lead a major American orchestra. I know you will be inspired by Nathalie’s incredible talent and musicality, and I hope you’ll join me in giving her a warm Atlanta welcome. Follow along with #ATLwelcomesNathalie. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is also happy to welcome six new musicians to the stage, including three with very special ASO connections. Please join me in welcoming ASO Talent Development Program alumna, cellist Denielle Wilson, and two former members of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra, William Cooper, trumpet, and Michael Scholefield, bass to the ASO. You’ll learn more about all the newest members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra family in this month’s Encore feature story, written by bassist Michael Kurth. One of the great privileges of my role at the ASO is the opportunity to work with our extraordinarily committed and hard-working Board of Directors. This July we welcomed Patrick Viguerie as Board Chair, succeeding Janine Brown. Having served on the Board for over a decade, Patrick knows the organization well. Most recently he chaired the search committee that led to the selection of Nathalie Stutzmann. A senior partner at strategy consulting firm Innosight, Patrick brings his keen insight to the ASO; and as a talented musician himself and parent of a star ASYO alum, he brings a true passion for the ASO’s programs and impact. Thank you, Patrick, for your leadership. Speaking of new beginnings, we are happy to bring back our field trip concert series for Atlanta-area students this season. Students at the Symphony, formerly known as Concerts for Young People, is a wonderful way to introduce young people to the beauty of classical music, and we’re thrilled to bring back this longstanding and impactful education program. To learn more about the ASO’s education programs, visit

aso.org/education.

Finally, we hope you’re enjoying our newly renovated Galleria space, complete with new bars and expanded seating areas, all in a warm and inviting setting. Special thanks to our friends at Studiobdesigns.com for creating this beautiful new space to enjoy. Warm regards,

Jennifer Barlament, Executive Director

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