Music Director Jonathon Heyward - 2026-27 Season Preview
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What actually goes into planning a symphony season?
In this episode, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Music Director Jonathon Heyward walks through how it all comes together, from curating the themes of the season to making last-minute decisions based on what audiences are responding to. With more than 40 programs in a season, there is a lot more strategy and intuition involved than you might think.
We get into how familiar works like Beethoven’s symphonies are programmed in ways that still feel fresh, why supporting composers like Jonathan Leshnoff, the BSO’s newest artist in residence, matters locally, and how collaborations, whether it is commissioning new music or partnering with NASA, bring new energy into the mix.
Jonathon also shares some behind the scenes thinking, including why staging something like Verdi’s Requiem is so unique in the current musical landscape and how even the opening piece of a concert can shape the entire audience experience.
If you have ever been curious about how orchestras balance tradition with exploring new ground, this episode offers a closer look at the decisions, risks, and ideas that go into building a season, and what keeps it all feeling alive for audiences.