Biographies
Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Music and Artistic Director
Walter and Leonore Annenberg Chair
Canadian-born conductor and pianist Yannick Nézet-Séguin is currently in his 14th season with The Philadelphia Orchestra, serving as music and artistic director. An inspired leader, Yannick is both an evolutionary and a revolutionary, developing the mighty “Philadelphia Sound” in new ways.
The Philadelphia Orchestra
The world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra strives to share the transformative power of music with the widest possible audience, and to create joy, connection, and excitement through music in the Philadelphia region, across the country, and around the world. Through innovative programming, robust education initiatives, a commitment to its diverse communities, and the embrace of digital outreach, the ensemble is creating an expansive and inclusive future for classical music.
Marin Alsop
Principal Guest Conductor
Ralph and Beth Johnston Muller Chair
One of the foremost conductors of our time and a powerful and inspiring voice, Marin Alsop is in her second season as principal guest conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra. The three-year contract will involve a regular presence in the Orchestra’s subscription series in Philadelphia; at its summer festivals in Vail, Colorado, and Saratoga Springs, New York; and on tour.
Naomi Woo
Assistant Conductor
Canadian conductor Naomi Woo is gaining worldwide attention for her spirited dynamism and infectious musicality both on and off the podium. A widely sought-after symphonic and operatic conductor, she is currently in her second season as assistant conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra.
David Kim
Concertmaster
Dr. Benjamin Rush Chair
Violinist David Kim was named concertmaster of The Philadelphia Orchestra in 1999. Born in Carbondale, Illinois, in 1963, he started playing the violin at the age of three, began studies with the famed pedagogue Dorothy DeLay at the age of eight, and later received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Juilliard School of music.
Ryan Fleur
President and Chief Executive Officer
Ryan Fleur was named president and CEO of The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts in April 2025, following more than a decade of distinguished service to one of the world’s premier cultural institutions.
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Communications Coordinator
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