The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra announced that Nathalie Stutzmann’s term as music director has been extended for three years, to the 2028-29 season.
Stutzman, who is now entering her fourth season in the role, has achieved a number of milestones with the Orchestra, including the completion of a Beethoven symphony cycle, the ASO’s first week-long domestic tour in more than a decade, and an OPUS Klassik award nomination for the internationally acclaimed recording of Dvořák on the Warner Classics label. Stutzmann has helped shape the ASO by hiring 17 new musicians during her tenure.
“Extending my time with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is both a joy and an inspiration. Over the past seasons, the Orchestra and I have built a strong artistic bond, rooted in trust, curiosity and the shared love of discovery,” Stutzmann said in a statement. “The Orchestra’s sound and expressivity is developing beautifully and together we will keep pushing artistic boundaries, bringing fresh energy to the great major repertoire, and sharing the spirit of Atlanta through our music.”
“Nathalie’s impact on the ASO has already been significant,” said ASO Executive Director Jennifer Barlament. “Her international profile has raised awareness of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra worldwide, and Nathalie’s expressive approach has resulted in dynamic performances that excite our audiences.”
Stutzmann is the second woman in history to lead a major American orchestra and was named Best Conductor of the Year at the 2024 Oper! Awards. Stutzmann’s 2025-26 season includes major debuts with the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Staatskapelle Berlin, and Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. She also returns to conduct the London Symphony Orchestra, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, and Oslo Philharmonic.
To learn more about the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, visit aso.org.
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