Stuart Malina
The Harrisburg Symphony’s long-time maestro is set to continue his tenure with the orchestra.
On Wednesday, the HSO announced that Stuart Malina has agreed to a three-year contract extension as music director and conductor.
“I’m thrilled to be in Harrisburg with our extraordinary orchestra,” Malina said. “To me this is a very special organization, which combines superb board and staff leadership with superb musicians who play with intensity, commitment, and joy at every single performance.”
Malina began his tenure with the HSO in June 2000. His new contract will take him through the 2025-26 season, which will be his 26th year as the orchestra’s artistic leader.
“Our relationship with Stuart Malina has been an especially happy one for everyone here in Harrisburg—our audiences, our musicians, our board, and our staff,” said Patricia Ferris, HSO board chair. “I think I speak for everyone when I say that we are thrilled to extend this partnership for three more years. Stuart is a great musician and a pleasure to work with.”
“I look forward to three more artistically invigorating years with Stuart,” said Matthew Herren, HSO executive director. “We have an ideal working relationship, and I can’t wait to see where we will go next.”
The Harrisburg Symphony Association also announced the appointment of two new board members:
- Elizabeth Mullaugh, Attorney of Counsel, McNees, Wallace & Nurick
- Christyan Seay, Artistic Director, Capital Area Music Association
“I am delighted to welcome Elizabeth and Christyan to the Harrisburg Symphony Association Board of Directors,” Ferris said. “They are committed to our mission, and they have deep roots in our community combined with notable experience in leadership and service.”
The Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1931 and is now in its 94th season at the Forum Auditorium in Harrisburg.
For more information on the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, visit their website.
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