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Robert Spano Appointed New Principal Guest Conductor of Fort Worth Symphony

March 31, 2019

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The Fort Worth Symphony has announced the appointment of American conductor Robert Spano as its new Principal Guest Conductor

The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, in Fort Worth, Texas, United States has this week announced the appointment of American conductor Robert Spano as its new Principal Guest Conductor — effective immediately.

As part of the newly-inked agreement, the 57-year-old former Music Director of the Atlanta Symphony and Aspen Music Festival will lead two concert weekends per year - for the next four seasons.

“What a joy it is to have met this wonderful orchestra, and I anticipate with pleasure the prospect of making great music together in the future …" Maestro Spano has said.

"I am thrilled to join such a dynamic and enthusiastic organization,” he has said.

“On behalf of all of us at the FWSO, I am absolutely delighted to welcome Maestro Spano to the orchestra in his new role ... his reputation and stature will allow us to continue to develop and grow this superb orchestra - and I look forward very much to working with him in the coming seasons,” Orchestra President and CEO Dr. Keith Cerny said.