For 50 years, the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra has served as the leading performing arts organization in Maryland’s capital city.
Formed in 1962, the ASO now features 70 professional musicians who perform a variety of symphonic music for audiences of all ages.
The Pops in the Park and two joint concerts with the United States Naval Academy bring the ASO before thousands of new audience members each year.
With a budget of $1 million annually, the ASO is governed by a 25-member volunteer Board of Trustees and operated by a professional staff of five full-time employees and led by renowned Music Director, José-Luis Novo.
Previous music directors were Leslie Dunner (1998–2003), Gisele Ben-Dor (1991–1997), Peter Bay (1983–1990), and Leon Fleisher (1970–1982).