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the Brevard Symphony Orchestra (BSO) was incorporated as
a nonprofit organization. The BSO grew exponentially over
the next 20 years and in 1987 was designated the “orchestrain
residence” for the new Brevard Performing Arts Center
now known as the King Center for the Performing Arts.
Maestro Kypros Markou led the very first performances of
the BSO at the King Center and every performance thereafter
until the spring of 1994, when he resigned to accept a position
at Wayne State University in Detroit. After an extensive
search, the BSO announced the appointment of Christopher
Confessore as the new music director and principal conductor.
Confessore is celebrating a milestone 25 years in his position,
as well as holding the position of associate conductor of
the Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
“Confessore is an incredible musician and director,” says
BSO executive director David Schillhammer, who joined BSO
after serving as executive director for the Orlando Philharmonic
Orchestra for 16 years. “His programming acumen is beyond
compare, and his artistic leadership is respected and admired
throughout the industry. Audiences relate to him when he’s on
stage, and the musicians love working with him.”
Fortunately, audiences can look forward to performances
directed by Confessore for years to come as his contract was
just renewed through the 2023-2024 season — the BSO’s 70th
anniversary season.
This year’s season opens Nov. 16 with a performance of The
Planets by Gustav Holst, sure to fill the 2,016-seat facility. The
performance is a monumental undertaking, requiring more
than 100 performers. Because of the difficulty and number of
musicians needed, the show has only been performed once
before in BSO’s history. The intergalactic theme requires both >>
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