Peter Pastreich (born September 14, 1938) was executive director of the

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(2009–2011), the

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(1978 to 1999), the

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Orchestra (1966–1978) and the

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(1962–1964). On August 11, 2016, he was named interim Executive Director of

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(A.C.T.) in San Francisco; a month later, on his 78th birthday, he became Executive Director, a position he held for two years, during which he assisted A.C.T. to engage new leadership for its Artistic Director, Executive Director, Board Chair, and Board President positions. He has five children:

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, Michael Pastreich, Anna Schlagel, Milena Pastreich and stepson Adam Gasner. Michael has followed his father’s footsteps and was CEO of both the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and The Florida Orchestra for a total of 23 years.

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