Shunned black player wins tenure in Chicago

Shunned black player wins tenure in Chicago

Orchestras

norman lebrecht

August 20, 2023

We hear that the percussionist Josh Jones, denied tenure in the Kansas City Symphony, has been awarded permanent status in Chicago’s Grant Park Orchestra.

Grant Park wrapped up its season this weekend with a triumphant closure for music director Carlos Kalmar, who successfully contested false allegations at his other post in Cleveland.

Here’s a last night review.

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