Portland Youth Philharmonic appoints new music director April 1, 2008
Posted by Charles Noble in : News, conducting, music, the orchestra world, youth orchestras , trackback
Conductor David Hattner has been appointed as the fifth conductor and music director of the Portland Youth Phiharmonic, known as America’s first established youth orchestra, founded in 1924.
Hattner’s first musical career was as a professional clarinetist, and his positions have included the Princeton Symphony, Cascade Music Festival Orchestra, New Jersey Opera Theater and the Key West Symphony Orchestra.
As a conductor, Hattner has worked with many professional ensembles, including the Brooklyn Symphony and Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra.
You can find a complete press release here, which includes additional biographical information.
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