ABOUT THE ARTISTS |
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Jonathon Heyward
Jonathon Heyward is forging a career as one of the most exciting conductors on the international scene . Jonathon Heyward currently serves as Music Director Designate of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and will begin his fiveyear contract in the 2023 – 24 season . Jonathon ’ s selection was unanimous from the Baltimore Symphony Music Director Search Committee , comprised of BSO musicians , Board Members , staff , and community representatives .
Jonathon is currently in his final year as Chief Conductor of the Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie , this season he has made debuts with Musikkollegium Winterthur in Switzerland , Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine in France , Lahti Symphony in Finland , MDR-Sinfonieorchester in Germany , and the National Symphony Orchestra in Dublin , Ireland . In his native United States , Jonathon made debuts conducting the Atlanta , Detroit , and San Diego Symphony Orchestras , leading to instant re-invitations .
Equally at home on the opera stage , Jonathon y made his Royal Opera House debut with Hannah Kendall ’ s Knife of Dawn , having also conducted a Kurt Weill ’ s Lost in the Stars with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra as well as the world premiere of Giorgio Battistelli ’ s new opera , Wake , in a production by Graham Vick for the Birmingham Opera Company .
With seven classical , three season-opening , and a host of community concerts , fans can enjoy more opportunities to see Jonathon during his historic inaugural season with the BSO .
Xavier Foley
Xavier Foley is known for communicating his virtuosity and passion for music on the double bass , which is rarely presented as a solo instrument . Winner of a prestigious Avery Fisher
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Career Grant , he has been recognized on New York WQXR ’ s " 19 for 19 " Artists to Watch list , and featured on PBS Thirteen ’ s NYC-ARTs .
Also a composer , Xavier was co-commissioned by Carnegie Hall and the Sphinx Organization for a new work entitled “ For Justice and Peace ” for Violin , Bass , and String Orchestra , as part of a program designed to promote social justice .
As concerto soloist with orchestra , he has performed with the Atlanta Symphony , Philadelphia Orchestra , Nashville Symphony , Brevard Concert Orchestra , Victoria Symphony , Sphinx Symphony , and Sphinx Virtuosi at Carnegie Hall .
Xavier won the 2016 Young Concert Artists International Auditions along with four performance prizes and a Paiko Foundation Fellowship , and First Prizes at Astral ’ s 2014 National Auditions , Sphinx ’ s 2014 Competition , and the 2011 International Society of Bassists Competition .
This season , Xavier performed as soloist with the Dallas Symphony , Atlanta Symphony , Stamford Symphony , and St . Paul Chamber Orchestra . He has also performed recitals at Ithaca College , Mesa Arts Center , Chamber Music Charleston , University of Southern Mississippi , and has appeared with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and La Jolla Music Society .
An active chamber musician , Xavier has appeared at the Marlboro Music Festival , Tippet Rise Music Festival in Fishtail , MT , Bridgehampton , and Skaneateles ( NY ) Festivals , New Asia Chamber Music Society in Philadelphia , South Mountain Concerts , Wolf Trap , and with New York ’ s Jupiter Chamber Players .
A native of Marietta , GA , Xavier is an alumnus of the Perlman Music Program , and earned his Bachelor of Music from the Curtis Institute of Music working with Edgar Meyer and Hal Robinson . His double bass was crafted by Rumano Solano .
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Jonathon Heyward |
Xavier Foley |
Laura Thiesbrummel |
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