appointment of Robertson as its first-ever creative partner, effective with the 2023-2024 season, with a contract of 3 years. Music Directors Hans Henriot (1940–1945) Werner Janssen (1946–1947) Maurice Abravanel (1947–1979) Varujan Kojian (1980–1983) Joseph Silverstein (1983–1998) Keith Lockhart (1998–2009) Thierry Fischer (2009–present) References External links Musicians of the Utah Symphony website Utah Symphony page on orchestra history Official collective page of Utah Symphony | Utah Opera Deer Valley Music Festival Musical groups established in 1940 American orchestras Musical groups from Salt Lake City Wikipedia requested audio of orchestras Performing arts in Utah Symphony orchestras 1940 establishments in Utah