The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra board of directors has announced the appointment of Robert McGrath as the organization’s next president and CEO, effective Feb. 17. McGrath succeeds Jonathan Martin, who announced his retirement at the end of November 2024.
(Photo by Claudia Hershner)
A 27-year veteran of the orchestra field, including nine years as CSO vice president and general manager and four years as chief operating officer, McGrath will simultaneously lead the CSO; the CSO’s subsidiary, Music and Event Management, Inc.; and the Cincinnati May Festival.
“Over the course of his 13-year tenure with the CSO, he has demonstrated exceptional vision, steady pragmatism and tremendous skill. At a time when the nation’s leading orchestras are in fierce competition to attract top talent, the CSO is fortunate to have a proven leader in Robert as our first choice,” said CSO board Chair Dianne Rosenberg. “His appointment ensures vital leadership as we continue to grow and evolve. In Robert’s capable hands, the CSO is poised for even greater community impact and success in the years ahead.”
McGrath steps in as the CSO prepares for its inaugural season under the leadership of its new music director, Cristian Măcelaru, in the fall of 2025.
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