BSO Chair Barbara Bozzuto Out Days After Musicians, Management End Lockout
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Just days after the musicians and management of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra reached an agreement ending a weeks-long lockout, the orchestra's board chair is being replaced.
During their annual meeting Wednesday, the BSO re-elected ten of its directors but not its incumbent chairperson Barbara Bozzuto.
Bozzuto was named chair laureate, while Barry Rosen will take the chair position.
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While she will no longer serve as the group's chair, Bozzuto will still help lead the organization's fundraising efforts, the BSO said in a news release.
Bozzuto had served two terms as chairperson, while Rosen previously served as vice-chair.
The group also approved the creation of a Vision Committee to shape the orchestra's future, with input from the musicians. That committee was one of several items the musicians called for during contract negotiations.
After a late start due to the lockout and strike, the 2019-2020 season will begin Friday night.