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A Tempo: NJSO Music Director Zhang Extends Contract through 2023-2024

WWFM The Classical Network | By Rachel Katz

Published June 14, 2018 at 6:30 AM EDT

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra announced Sunday that Music Director Xian Zhang has extended her contract by four years, which will enable her to lead the Newark, NJ-based orchestra through its 100th anniversary and beyond. This Saturday on A Tempo (6/16 at 7 pm), host Rachel Katz will speak with Zhang about her decision to commit through the 2023-2024 season, as well as with NJSO President and CEO Gabriel van Aalst. The program will also feature a conversation with José Luis Dominguez, who was named Artistic Director of the NJSO Youth Orchestras. He has been serving as interim Artistic Director since September.

José Luis Dominguez will serve as Artistic Director of the NJSO Youth Orchestras for two years.