Strings Magazine Feature

Strings Magazine Feature

New Conductorships Signal Change in the Orchestral World Baltimore Symphony CEO Mark Hanson is thrilled to have found Jonathon Heyward. “Once chemistry is discovered, things can happen very quickly. Jonathon made his BSO debut in March substituting in a program of...
The Truth In This Art Interview

The Truth In This Art Interview

Q&A with conductor Jonathon Heyward   Jonathon Heyward is forging a career as one of the most exciting conductors on the international scene. He currently serves as Music Director Designate of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and will begin his five-year...
Baltimore Sun Article

Baltimore Sun Article

‘Baltimore is in for an adventure’: Newly named BSO music director Jonathon Heyward makes Lincoln Center debut with ‘rock star’ performance By Mary Carole McCauley NEW YORK — Jonathon Heyward, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s new music director designate, recently...
Baltimore Sun Feature

Baltimore Sun Feature

Five things to know about Jonathon Heyward, the BSO’s newly appointed music director By Mary Carole McCauley Jonathon Heyward, who will take the top baton as music director at the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in the fall of 2023, is a charismatic 29-year-old with...
New York Times Article

New York Times Article

Baltimore Symphony’s New Conductor Breaks a Racial Barrier Jonathon Heyward is the first person of color to be the orchestra’s music director in its 106-year history. Read the article in full (behind pay wall)
Washington Post Article

Washington Post Article

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra names Jonathon Heyward music director The 29-year-old rising star becomes the first person of color to lead the 106-year-old orchestra By Michael Andor Brodeur The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra announced on Thursday its appointment of...
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