Daniel Reith appointed assistant conductor in Cleveland

Daniel Reith, who just finished his period in our career launch program Opptakt, has been appointed assistant conductor of the Cleveland Orchestra.

Daniel will be the next Assistant Conductor of The Cleveland Orchestra and Music Director of the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra (COYO). Appointed by Franz Welser-Möst, Reith joins the Orchestra’s conducting staff as Assistant Conductor of The Cleveland Orchestra and Music Director of the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra in September at the start of the 2022 – 23 season at Severance Music Center.

As Assistant Conductor, Reith will serve as cover conductor for Severance Music Center and Blossom Music Festival subscription concerts and provide assistance to Music Director Franz Welser-Möst. He will also be actively involved with the Orchestra’s many education programs and community performances, including his work leading the Youth Orchestra. As Music Director of the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra, Reith will oversee the ensemble’s artistic planning, select personnel for the ensemble, and lead rehearsals and performances of the Youth Orchestra.