Franz Welser-Möst
Franz Welser-Möst became the seventh Music Director of The Cleveland Orchestra in 2002. His long-term commitment to the Orchestra extends through the 2017-18 season.
Christoph von Dohnányi
Christoph von Dohnányi became Music Director Laureate in 2002, after serving as the sixth Music Director of The Cleveland Orchestra from 1984 to 2002.
Robert Porco
Robert Porco became Director of Choruses in 1998, following in a line of distinguished Cleveland choral leaders that have included Boris Goldovsky, Robert Shaw, Margaret Hillis, Robert Page, and Gareth Morrell.
Sasha Mäkilä
Sasha Mäkilä joined The Cleveland Orchestra as Assistant Conductor in September 2010. Born in Finland, he studied in Helsinki and St. Petersburg, Russia.
Lisa Wong
Lisa Wong became Assistant Director of Choruses with the start of the 2010-11 season.
Frank Bianchi
Frank Bianchi was appointed Director of the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus beginning with the 2006-07 season.
Ann Usher
Ann Usher has served as Director of the Cleveland Orchestra Children's Chorus since the year 2000.