“Christoph von Dohnányi was a superb conductor and Music Director, respected the world over,” said President and CEO of the Cleveland Orchestra André Gremillet in an online statement.

Klaus Mäkelä, CSO music director designate, is just 28 and is one of the world’s most respected conductors. Here’s his career in a timeline.

Segerstam served as artistic director of Stockholm’s Royal Opera and chief conductor of the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, among other ensembles.