Canada's Tafelmusik Appoints New Executive Director

Glenn Hodgins will join the Toronto-based period orchestra and choir starting June 21, 2023

Glenn Hodgins succeeds Daniela Nardi who has served as Tafelmusik's Interim Executive Director since July 2022.

Hodgins returns to the organization after beginning his career there in 1988 as Tafelmusik’s Director of Operations, Finance, and Touring. Since then he has enjoyed an impressive career as an arts administrator for 35 years.

For nine years, Hodgins served as the President and CEO of the Canadian Music Centre — where he led the creation of a new strategic plan with a five-year vision to strengthen the organization’s support of Canadian composers through publishing, library services, communications, export development, and recordings on its label, Centrediscs.

His additional roles include Program Officer at the Ontario Arts Council, where he launched the multi-discipline Touring and Collaborations grant, and the Executive Director of the Ottawa Chamber Music Society, presenters of Ottawa Chamberfest.

Hodgins has served on the boards of several arts organizations, including the Toronto Bach Festival, and has chaired the jury of the Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition since 2019.

"I am thrilled to return to Tafelmusik, where my career in arts administration began," Hodgins said. "It’s my unique honour to bring new leadership to the organization along with a deep understanding of its past. I am eager to work with the musicians, the artistic leadership team, the administration, and the Board to build on Tafelmusik’s remarkable achievements. I look forward to collaborating with them to create a strong vision for a future full of superb concerts serving our faithful and enthusiastic followers, along with new audiences, in Toronto, Canada, and around the world."

In his new role, Hodgins will work closely with Tafelmusik’s Artistic Co-Directors—violist Brandon Chui, bassoonist Dominic Teresi, and violinist Cristina Zacharias—on shaping Tafelmusik’s vision for the future.

“We are very much looking forward to working with Glenn as Tafelmusik’s next Executive Director,” says Artistic Co-Director Cristina Zacharias. “His track record as a collaborative leader and his extensive and impactful leadership experience in the Canadian performing arts sector make him a great fit. Glenn has been part of the Tafelmusik family for many years and brings unique insight to this role as both a long-time subscriber and former senior staff member.”

The Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir recently made another appointment —  British violinist Rachel Podger as its principal guest director.