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The violinist takes up the role at the beginning of the 2025-26 season
Daniel Hope © Inge Prade
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Daniel Hope has been appointed artistic advisor for Wolf Trap’s Chamber Music at The Barns, beginning in the 2025-26 season.
’We could not be more excited to have Daniel Hope join us as our next artistic advisor,’ said Lee Anne Myslewski, vce president, opera and classical programming at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts.
’His extraordinary artistry and passion for connecting with audiences perfectly aligns with our vision for the future of chamber music at The Barns at Wolf Trap.’
Hope holds several roles, including the music director of the Zurich Chamber Orchestra and San Francisco’s New Century Chamber Orchestra. He has a prolific recording career with over 30 albums and is a passionate advocate for new music, having collaborated with prominent composers and has commissioned over 30 new works.
Hope is also the president of the Beethoven-Haus Bonn and will assume the role of intendant and artistic director of the Gstaad Menuhin Festival in November 2025.
Hope succeeds pianist Wu Han, who has served as artistic advisor for the past seven seasons. He said he was delighted to join Wolf Trap in the role, describing it as an honour to follow in the footsteps of Han.
’As Duke Ellington poignantly said, “Music is the strongest form of magic,”‘ Hope said. ’I look forward to sharing that magic with audiences in this extraordinary setting, and to crafting seasons filled with inspiration, discovery, and joy.’
A cross-genre presenter located just outside of Washington, DC, Wolf Trap presents year-round programming across three venues: the Filene Center, The Barns at Wolf Trap, and Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods. Performances range from large-scale summer opera and concert productions at the Filene Center to chamber music performances, operas, and recitals at The Barns, known for its intimate setting.
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