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 15th 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. Widely recognized for his consummate artistry, he has established himself as a musical leader of the highest caliber and one of the most thrilling and sought- after talents of his generation.
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
Marin Alsop is one of the foremost conductors of our time—an internationally celebrated artist, pioneering leader, and influential advocate for the transformative power of music. She is in her third season as principal guest conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra, which volves 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. She made her Philadelphia Orchestra debut in 1990.
Sara Aldana
Assistant Conductor
Born in Bogotá, Colombia, conductor Sara Aldana is recognized for her collaborative leadership and belief in music as a force for connection and inclusion. She is the 2026–27 assistant conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra and previously served as cover conductor of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (2023–25), where she worked alongside Jader Bignamini, Marie Jacquot, Jeannette Sorrell, Kevin John Edusei, and Tabita Berglund.
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. A mission-driven leader with more than 30 years of experience in the orchestral field, Fleur is widely respected for his steady, collaborative style, strategic insight, and deep commitment to the role of the arts in civic life.
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