Butler County Symphony is searching for a new Music Director, and their upcoming concert will feature one finalist!
Jim Cunningham spoke with violin concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, David Kim, about his upcoming concert with the Butler Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, February 8th. David talks about one of the finalists for Butler's music director, Austin Chanu, who was formerly the assistant conductor at the Philadelphia Orchestra.
David talks about his home roots in Clarion, PA, and his love of returning to Southwestern Pennsylvania. He also discusses first meeting Austin Chanu when Austin auditioned for the Philadelphia Orchestra. He highlights how he mentored Austin throughout the orchestra's season.
David talks about the sound of the Philadelphia Orchestra, and how each orchestra around the world has a different sound. He also describes working with famous conductors over the years, and how Maestro Manfred Honeck's compassion during a hard time in David's life, brough him comfort and solace.
With audiences back to pre-pandemic levels, David is optimistic more than ever about the future of classical music, so long as people continue to innovate with their programming.
You can see David Kim and Austin Chanu with the Butler Symphony Orchestra perform Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D Major and Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5 in D minor on Saturday, February 8th at 7:30 pm.
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