Maestro Commanday
The Carmel Symphony Orchestra (CSO) announced on Tuesday the hire of David Commanday as Music Director of the CSO.
A brilliant leader who immediately captured the hearts of CSO audiences and musicians since stepping into his role conducting the early concerts of the season, Maestro Commanday serves as CSO Music Director immediately, with an initial appointment that continues through the 2024-2025 season.
Commanday’s career has brought renown on three continents. Lauded as a remarkable conductor with the ability to make his musicians soar through his soul and risk taking, his performances have been recognized for their “effervescent brilliance and intelligent creativity.” (Neue Zeit, Berlin, Germany)
Maestro Commanday currently serves as Artistic Director/Conductor of the Heartland Festival Orchestra (HFO), an innovative ensemble now celebrating its 15th season, as well as Director of Orchestral Activities and Instructor of Cello at Eastern Illinois University.
“I am deeply honored by this appointment and the opportunity to work with the wonderful musicians of the CSO in the seasons ahead,” Commanday said. “Carmel has a treasure in this orchestra, and in the Palladium, the truly world-class concert hall that is their home. I can’t wait to get to work!”
His full biography can be found at CarmelSymphony.org/DavidCommanday.
Maestro Commanday is a renowned conductor with an incredible reputation across three continents. (Photo provided)
About CSO
The Carmel Symphony Orchestra is a professional orchestra dedicated to providing excellence in live music performance and education in Hamilton County. CSO presents classical, pops and education programming in its home at the Palladium for the Center for Performing Arts, and in surrounding schools and community environments. For more information visit carmelsymphony.org.