September, 2021
Via Slipped Disc: https://slippedisc.com/2021/09/maestro-signs-on-for-10-more-years/
THE SYMPHONY BOARD IS DELIGHTED THAT ITS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR WILL CONTINUE TO BRING HIS VISION, TALENT, AND IMPRESSIVE LIST OF GUEST ARTISTS TO OUR COMMUNITY.
The Santa Cruz Symphony has just signed its maestro and artistic director, Daniel Stewart, for a landmark additional ten years. He has been affiliated with the organization since 2013, contributing his creative vision and leading the professional orchestra to new heights.
“We are ecstatic to have the amazing talents of Maestro Stewart for another decade,” said Linda Burroughs, board president. “I cannot use enough superlatives. He has brought acclaim to our Symphony, which is quite impressive for an orchestra performing in a small community. Donors and sponsors tell us that they support the Symphony specifically because they love Danny and his visionary programming.”
Maestro Stewart said, “Looking back over the past eight seasons, it's clear that we have been building something truly extraordinary together. I am filled with gratitude and excitement about our future”
He added that the Symphony has featured many of the world’s leading artists, including superstar pianist Yuja Wang, Berlin Philharmonic’s first concertmaster Noah Bendix-Balgley, composer Mason Bates, vocalist and songwriter Storm Large, and more than 25 Metropolitan Opera stars.
In addition to garnering consistent critical acclaim for the SCS, Maestro Stewart has helped reach a younger and more diverse audience.
“His collaboration and creative vision are significant reasons we are so enthusiastic about retaining Danny for the next several years,” said President Burroughs. “We are quite privileged to have an artistic director of his caliber working right here in Santa Cruz County. He loves this community and is steadfast in his dedication to presenting memorable performances for us.”
Maestro Stewart commented, “We have so much to look forward to in the years ahead, including complete symphonic cycles by Beethoven and Mahler, more commissions, world premieres, opera, and collaborations with stars such as Yuja Wang. We also will have even more community and educational partnerships with a sustained commitment to diversity through our art.
"It is with great love and appreciation to all of our patrons, sponsors, staff, board members, league members, volunteers, and brilliant musicians of the Santa Cruz Symphony that I look forward to our continued journey together!”
