The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) extended the contract of Principle Guest Conductor Donald Runnicles for an additional year, through the 2012 season.
“The excitement and fulfillment of working with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra deepens for me each year,” Runnicles stated. “I have such confidence in both this orchestra and Robert [Spano’s] leadership, and look forward to continuing our musical partnership.”
The 2010 season marks Runnicles’ ninth season with the ASO, as well as his ninth year of collaboration with Musical Director Robert Spano.
“It is my greatest joy to work with this orchestra, and I can think of no better artistic partner and friend to share in this journey [with] than Donald,” Spano stated. “I am so happy to have him here, and I look forward to all that lies before us.”
Allison Goldstein is a 12th grade student at Alpharetta High School, who will be attending the University of Georgia as journalism major in the fall of 2010.
