Background
Gidwitz, John David was born on June 25, 1941 in New York City. Son of Willard M. and Adele (Bretzfeld) Gidwitz.
Gidwitz, John David was born on June 25, 1941 in New York City. Son of Willard M. and Adele (Bretzfeld) Gidwitz.
Bachelor of Arts, Wesleyan (Connecticut) U., 1963; Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1967.
Assistant to manager, Cincinnati Symphony, 1971-1974;
general manager, Springfield (Massachusetts) Symphony, 1974-1979;
manager, San Francisco Symphony, 1979-1984;
executive director, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, 1984-1997;
president, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, since 1997. President Metropolitan Orchs. Mgrs. Association, 1978-1979.
Board directors Springfield (Massachusetts)Central, 1977-1979, American Arts Alliance, since 1983.
Member American Symphony Orchestra League (board directors 1978-1979).
Married Patricia Lewy, November 12, 1977.