WEATHER UPDATE 10:30 AM on Jan 10: Due to a declared state of emergency in North Carolina for impending severe weather conditions, and out of concern for the safety of our audience and musicians, tonight's Bach & Mozart concert at Knight Theater is cancelled. Ticketholders for tonight’s concert will receive an email with ticket options.

Conductors

Kwame Ryan

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

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

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. 
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Past Music Directors


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

Get to know the man behind the baton and what makes his vision for the Symphony so unique.
 
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