July 1, 2010
Seattle Symphony
French conductor
Ludovic Morlot has been named music director designate of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra beginning in the 2010–2011 season. He will assume the role of music director at the beginning of the 2011-2012 season with an initial six-year contract. Seattle Symphony's current Music Director
Gerard Schwarz, who has held the role since 1985, will assume the title of conductor laureate after his final season in 2010-2011. During Morlot's first season as music director, he will conduct a minimum of eight weeks during the regular concert season. He will conduct a minimum of 13 weeks each season through the end of his initial contract in 2017. Morlot is 35.
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