David Hyslop heads his 15th orchestra

David Hyslop heads his 15th orchestra

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norman lebrecht

December 07, 2022

The veteran US orchestra manager has been called in by Oklahoma City Philharmonic as its Interim Executive Director.

Hyslop, 79, has an unequalled career in US orchestras as former CEO of the Minnesota Orchestra, Saint Louis Symphony, and Oregon Symphony.

We reckon this is his 15th orchestra top job.

Oklahoma lost its last Executive Director when Agnieszka Rakhmatullaev quit last month after three and a half years to become Senior VP and CEO of the higher ranked Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

Comments

  • John Gingrich says:

    David is what could be called a “steadying influence.” They’re lucky to have him; we’re lucky to have him and I know the head of the local nursing school in case the board gives him too many headaches.

  • Phillip Gainsley says:

    Oklahoma City is in great hands! Congratulations David!

  • Henry williams says:

    Is he a volunteer. Or does he earn a salary

    • David Hyslop says:

      Henry :

      The Oklahoma City Philharmonic Interim Executive Director position is a paid one. The Board Chair position, which is held locally , is a volunteer position.

  • John Abramson says:

    Glad to see you are still at it, playing tennis and shooting baskets.

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