Robert Massey, a classic music executive with 25 years experience, will succeed Andrew Bales as the orchestra’s general director.
Symphony San Jose has announced a new general director, Robert Massey — a classical music executive with 25 years experience — to succeed founding president Andrew Bales.
Symphony San Jose Board Chair Dick Conniff said the board was thrilled to bring Massey into the fold. “Highly respected across the country with a rich history of musical expertise, he is the ideal leader to bring us together and strengthen our connection and impact in the community,” he said. “It has been such a privilege for me to serve City Lights and the city of San Jose. City Lights has been a bit of a love affair for me,” said Mallette, who was surprised by a commendation from San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo. “I have never been so proud of our staff and board as I have been during this worldwide pandemic. We pulled together like I have never seen a group of people pull together.”
They did pretty good before the pandemic, too, increasing the budget from $172,000 when Mallette arrived to $1.2 million — and finishing in the black for 16 seasons. Mallette herself has directed 20 shows out of the 117 productions she’s overseen the past two decades.
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