Gary Ginstling has been hired as CEO of the Houston Symphony, six months following his surprise departure from the New York Philharmonic after just one year in charge.

The veteran orchestra manager, who abruptly resigned from his post as the New York Philharmonic leader last year, said he was drawn to the dynamism of Houston.

New York Philharmonic president and CEO Gary Ginstling has been named as the new executive director and CEO of the Houston Symphony, it was announced Friday morning. As part of his new position, which begins Feb.

Condic, who has served as interim executive director of the Houston Symphony since September, will return to her role as CFO. She will work closely with Ginstling and Houston Symphony Board President Barbara J.