Conductors

Kwamé Ryan

Music Director

Kwame Ryan began his tenure as the 12th Music Director of the Charlotte Symphony in the 2024-25 season, having served as Music Director Designate through the 2023-24 season.

Christopher James Lees

Resident Conductor

In 2018, Mr. Lees began an appointment as Resident Conductor of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and Principal Conductor of the Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra.

Christopher Warren-Green

Conductor Laureate

Following twelve years as Music Director, British conductor Christopher Warren-Green now serves as Conductor Laureate to the Charlotte Symphony and Music Director of the London Chamber Orchestra. 

Past Music Directors

Learn more about the lives and tenures of the Charlotte Symphony's Music Directors, from 1932 to present.