RSO extends Gordon Gerrard's contract for two more seasons

The leader of the Regina Symphony Orchestra is now under contract through the 2025-26 season.

Published Apr 12, 2024 • Last updated 5 hours ago • 2 minute read

Regina Symphony Orchestra conductor/music director Gordon Gerrard. Photo by KAYLE NEIS /Regina Leader-Post

Gordon Gerrard isn’t ready to pass the baton.

The Regina Symphony Orchestra announced on Thursday that Gerrard has signed a two-year contract extension to continue as its music director and conductor through the 2025-26 season.

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“The Regina Symphony is thrilled that Gordon has extended his time as music director of our orchestra,” RSO board chair Ian Yeates said in a prepared statement. “We have been faced with challenges over the past few years, and it’s exciting to have two additional seasons of Maestro Gerrard’s artistic vision as we continue to work towards the future stability of the RSO.”

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Since coming to Regina in 2016, the Manitoba product has been a “driving force behind exciting creative projects, showcased countless musicians and led meaningful collaborations with artists of all types,” the RSO said in a media release.

As a leader in the arts and culture community, Gerrard also established his commitment to social responsibility by spearheading events like the Forward Currents Festival, which has featured multi-disciplinary programs on reconciliation, mental health and LGBTQ2S+ identity.

Gerrard’s talents have placed him in high demand, serving as a guest conductor across Canada in addition to his new role as artistic director of City Opera Vancouver.

Under his guidance, the RSO has weathered significant financial hurdles since the COVID pandemic while working to ensure a stable future for the 100-year-old organization.

“Without a doubt, the RSO is on an upward trajectory now, and it remains a great privilege to lead the orchestra into our next phase,” Gerrard said in the release. “Thanks to our dedicated musicians, the orchestra continues to sound as good as it ever has, and I’m grateful for the support I continue to be offered from the musicians, staff and board of directors.

“I’m looking forward to two more seasons of inspiring projects, great music making and bringing our community together.”

The RSO concludes the 2023-24 season with three major shows at the Conexus Arts Centre: Brahms’ Third Symphony on Saturday, a tribute to pop-rock band Chicago on May 4, and Beethoven’s Emperor Piano Concerto on May 11.

Tickets are available through the Conexus box office as well as online at reginasymphony.com or by calling 306-586-9555.

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