Baltimore Symphony Extends Principal Guest Conductor Markus Stenz Through to 2019

The Baltimore Symphony has announced the contract extension of Principal Guest Conductor Markus Stenz – through to the end of the 2018/2019 season

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra has today announced the contract extension of Principal Guest Conductor Markus Stenz – through to the end of the 2018/2019 season.

“Markus Stenz is an exceptional artist and dynamic leader ... and he has a great rapport with Music Director Marin Alsop and our superb musicians...” Baltimore Symphony President and CEO Peter Kjome has said.

“We are delighted that Markus will continue as our Principal Guest Conductor for the 2018-19 season," he has said.

The 53-year-old German-born conductor has served the role since 2015. 

He also serves as Principal Conductor of the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic and conductor-in-residence with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra.