The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) has announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Charles Owens will leave his position on September 30, following the opening weekends of the 2015-16 Philharmonic season this fall. Owens, who has been in his positions since 2007, will continue as a consultant to RPO for the remainder of 2015. “It […]
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After the storm: the RPO’s future
As everyone interested in the RPO knows by now, the orchestra community has been torn by conflict centering on Arild Remmereit, a conflict that has exploded since the board terminated his contract in November (a decision I continue to agree with). Remmereit supporters blame the board – particularly board president Betsy Rice – and the […]
