Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic Music Director and Maestro Mélisse Brunet has extended her contract through June 2029, continuing her decadelong time with the baton.
“After 10 years working for the organization, from apprentice conductor to music director, I’m absolutely elated to stay for another three years in our community that I love so much,” Brunet said in a media release. “It is a true joy to work with our outstanding and stellar musicians.”
Adam Thalenfeld, president of the philharmonic board, praised Brunet in the media release.
“Mélisse Brunet has the rare ability to make world-class artistry feel personal,” he said. “One moment she’s commanding the orchestra and the next she’s kneeling beside schoolchildren. This is the exact spirit we want for our orchestra, and for this community. She pushes our musicians to perform at their highest level while reminding us that music is meant to be shared, not guarded.”
The next performances are Thursday, Oct. 23, at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Wilkes-Barre, and Friday, Oct. 24, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Scranton, both at 7 p.m. The orchestra will be joined by the Marywood University Concert Choir in a setting illuminated by hundreds of electric candles.
Tickets: nepaphil.org or call 570-270-4444.