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Edmonton Symphony Orchestra announces extended partnership with Music Director
For Immediate Release
September 17th, 2009
Edmonton Symphony Orchestra extends Music Director's Contract
Edmonton, AB ... The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (ESO) has announced a four-year extension of William Eddins' contract as Music Director. Presently in his fifth season at the helm of the orchestra with one year remaining on his current contract, this extension will see Eddins conducting the ESO through the 2014-2015 season. This partnership, which began in September 2005, will mark a significant and stable period of artistic leadership for Eddins and the ESO. Since the professional establishment of the orchestra in 1952, only one other ESO Music Director reached the 10-year tenure, that being Uri Mayer, who held the position for 13 seasons, from 1981-1994.
A distinguished and versatile pianist as well, Bill Eddins has a captivating energy and magnetic stage presence on the conductor's podium that will continue to propel the orchestra through challenging times with dynamic momentum. "My past four seasons with the ESO have been wonderful," stated Bill, "and I can't tell you how thrilled I am to be on board as the orchestra moves toward the celebration of milestone events and potential international engagements. But today, I look forward to continuing to enrich, entertain, and inspire audiences with great orchestral music, in this season and in seasons to come."
Annemarie Petrov, Managing Director of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra acknowledged, "To have one of the finest musical arts centres, the beautiful Winspear Centre, as the ESO's performance home, and Bill as our leader in creating and sharing outstanding musical experiences with individuals alike, we are lucky to be such a strong asset in the community of Edmonton. The relationship we have with our growing number of patrons and subscribers is a very important one; one we wish to broaden and deepen with unforgettable orchestral performances."
Chairman of the Edmonton Symphony Society / Edmonton Concert Hall Foundation Board of Directors Steven LePoole remarked, "On behalf of the Board, it is with great excitement that we announce the extension of Bill's contract. In a time of economic transition, we are pleased to recognize the stability that Bill's tenure brings to the organization. His relationship with audiences and leadership with the staff and musicians reflects a bold force in the ESO and Winspear Centre becoming an outstanding magnet for cultural and community development in Edmonton and beyond."
For more details on the ESO's performance season, and the wide variety of repertoire Bill Eddins will present with the orchestra and special guest artists, visit www.edmontonsymphony.com
Additional information available at: Omicron Artist Management, Inc.
Don Sipe
414-332-7600
donsipe@omicronarts.com
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