Christian Johansson, the newly elected Board Chair of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO), discusses his historic appointment as the first African American to lead the BSO board in its 109-year history.
Johansson talks about the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, highlighting the BSO's educational initiatives like the Orchids program, which serves 1,800 students.
He outlines three key focus areas: expanding the audience, enhancing educational outreach, and ensuring fiscal stability through donor engagement.
Johansson also shares his personal connection to music and his vision for the BSO to foster unity and engagement within the community.