– Brooklyn Philharmonic’s well-regarded Robert Spano as its new music director. Atlanta’s budget is $21 million and has an endowment nearing $70 million, making it the largest performing arts organization in the Southeastern US. It is ranked 13th in budget size by the American Symphony Orchestra League. Spano is considered among the most important young American conductors. – New York Times
- San Francisco Opera music director Donald Runnicles appointed Atlanta’s principle guest conductor. – San Francisco Chronicle 02/09/00