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Kwamé Ryan Extends Tenure as Music Director of the CSO Through 100th Anniversary Season in 2032

September 8, 2026 | Charlotte, NC – The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSO) announced today that Grammy Award-winning Music Director Kwamé Ryan will extend his tenure with the Orchestra through its 100th anniversary season in 2031–32. The four-year contract extension comes as Ryan and the CSO enter their third season together, building on a strong artistic partnership and a shared vision for the Orchestra’s future.

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