OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
PABLO MIELGO
ARTISTIC & MUSIC DIRECTOR
Pablo Mielgo, a conductor from Madrid, is a true world citizen with an entrepreneurial spirit and the mission to make music accessible to everyone. Pablo was appointed in 2020 as the Artistic & Music Director of Symphony of the Americas. He is also the Chief of the Orquestra Simfònica de les Illes Balears (OSIB), based in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Following his studies at the Royal Conservatory in his hometown of Madrid, the Reina Sofia School, and then the London Guildhall School of Music, Pablo has led orchestras around the world.
Pablo is a sought-after conductor who continues to conduct globally. Some recent performances include the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra in the beautiful Cadillac Shanghai Concert Hall in April of 2024, Slowakische Philharmonie in Vienna, Austria, Orchestra Sinfonica in Palermo, Italy and at the Volkstheater in Rostock, Germany.
In February of 2023, Pablo led the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra in a gala performance with world-renown soprano Nadine Sierra at the Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferré, Pablo Casals Symphony Hall. On April 3, 2023, Pablo had the distinct honor of conducting and leading a Gala Benefit concert for the “Projecte Home Balears,” chaired by S.M. The Queen Dona Sofia of Spain, with Queen Sofia in attendance, held at the Cathedral of Santa Maria de Mallorca in Palma.
For the past decade, Pablo has been an active leader within the United Nations to promote international peace and understanding through cultural exchanges, using the value of music in a society without borders. He has elevated the message of using music, the universal language of the world which can be “spoken” and understood, in peace and harmony. He has been conductor for the United Nations Human Rights concerts beginning in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 and the recent Human Rights concert on December 10, 2023 in Geneva. Pablo is one of only 52 people world-wide, part of its “Great Creators” body of artists, who through art and music, help to foster debate at the highest level to inspire tolerance and understanding between Nations and cultures.
During the summer of 2023, Mielgo went on world tour with Pretty Yende who sang at the Coronation of King Charles in May 2023.
Pablo is especially dedicated to the promotion of young talents. Since 2011, he has served as co-artistic director of the Medellin Philharmonic Academy, striving to give young artists access to musical education. Since 2005 he has been the musical and artistic director of the SaludArte Foundation, which aims to bring about social change through music.
STEVEN P. HAINES
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Steven has over 35 years of performing arts management experience, having started his career in South Florida with the Boca Pops, Palm Beach Pops and the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra.
He held key roles with major arts organizations across the country – as President & CEO of Peter Nero and the Philly Pops, VP – The Philadelphia Orchestra, Executive Director of San Francisco’s Stern Grove Festival, President & CEO of The Young Americans, and prior to his return to Florida, as CEO of Tucson Symphony Orchestra.
Sandy Riblett
Orchestra Manager
Sandy Riblett was born and raised in Pompano Beach, Florida. She has been with Symphony of the Americas since 1988 and is the current Orchestra Manager. She served under the Maestro, James Brooks-Bruzzese until his retirement in 2020. She is a member of the Symphony orchestra on violin and began playing the instrument when she was in fourth grade.
Erin Fontes
Community Development Manager
Erin Fontes has held leadership roles in the non-profit world for over two decades. Her roles have included management within the cultural arts, child and animal welfare organizations. Erin’s core values include volunteerism and giving back to ones’ community. She currently holds the role of Community Development Manager.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Carmen Castillo, President
Sergio Salani, Vice-President
Betty T. Schultze, Secretary
Ronald C. Brandenburg
John DiPrato
Paul Finizio
Erik Ford
Lesleen Mileham
Stephen B. Pierce
Melissa Rocker
Robert M. Roselli, Immediate Past President
Chris Salamone
Barbara Wallach, Symphony Society President
Steven P. Haines
Executive Director
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Pablo Mielgo
Artistic Director & Principal Conductor
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Sandy Riblett
Orchestra Manager
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Erin Fontes
Community Development Manager
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