The 2022 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala’s details have just been revealed. Traditionally the first of the fall season’s formal events, the black-tie fundraiser will take place at the Meyerson on Saturday, October 1. Co-Chairing the Gala will be author Donna Arp Weitzman and her commercial real estate icon husband, Herb Weitzman. According to Dallas Symphony Orchestra … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Donna Arp Weitzman And Herb Weitzman To Co-Chair 2022 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala
Sanjiv Yajnik
DSA Board Salutes DSO CEO President/CEO Kim Noltemy’s Leadership With A $7.5M Commemorative Initiative
When Kim Noltemy arrived in North Texas to head up the Dallas Symphony Orchestra in January 2018, the DSO had had a rough few years beforehand. Bill Lively had resigned as CEO due to health concerns just four months after taking on the role of president and CEO in 2011. His successor Jonathan Martin lasted five years (2012-2017). That news coincided with DSO Maestro Jaap van … [Read more...] about DSA Board Salutes DSO CEO President/CEO Kim Noltemy’s Leadership With A $7.5M Commemorative Initiative
JUST IN: Linda And Mitch Hart Provide $3M For DSO’s Recovery From COVID-19 Devastation
When it comes to friends, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is really feeling the love thanks to Linda and Mitch Hart. Thanks to the generosity of the Harts over the past 30 years, such programs as the Linda and Mitch Hart Domestic Touring Fund, Linda and Mitch Hart International Touring Fund, Linda and Mitch Hart Young Adult Education Fund, Linda and Mitch Hart Musicians’ … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Linda And Mitch Hart Provide $3M For DSO’s Recovery From COVID-19 Devastation
Business Council For The Arts 2020 Obelisk Awardees, Finalists And Other Deets Revealed
2020 Obelisk Awards Co-Chairs Mimi Crume Sterling and Cari Walls have announced the final details for the annual fundraiser for the Business Council for the Arts. Taking place on Tuesday, November 17, the event, it was decided, will follow the trend of the season and be virtual from noon to 1 p.m., with Comerica Bank Senior VP/Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dye … [Read more...] about Business Council For The Arts 2020 Obelisk Awardees, Finalists And Other Deets Revealed
JUST IN: Cece Smith To Succeed Sanjiv Yajnik As Dallas Symphony Association Board Chair
Looking ahead to life AC (After Coronavirus), the Dallas Symphony Association’s leadership for fall 2021 has been announced. Music-loving Cece Smith will be taking over the reins of leadership from current DSA Chair Sanjiv Yajnik, who has been at the helm of the organization since 2017. According to Dallas Symphony Orchestra Ross Perot President/CEO Kim Noltemy, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Cece Smith To Succeed Sanjiv Yajnik As Dallas Symphony Association Board Chair
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Cancels Performances Until March 22 And The Meyerson Is Closed For The Time Being
In accordance with the state of emergency conditions announced last night prohibiting events with more than 500 people for seven days, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra has canceled all performances at the Meyerson through Sunday, March 22. According to Dallas Symphony Association Board of Governors Chair Sanjiv Yajnik, "As COVID-19 becomes an intensifying health concern, … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra Cancels Performances Until March 22 And The Meyerson Is Closed For The Time Being
JUST IN: 2020 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Co-Chairs, Honorary Co-Chairs And Details Revealed
Spring has hardly had time to spring, and music lovers are already plunging ahead. Word has it that the 2020 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala will take place on Saturday, September 12, at the Meyerson benefiting the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. And what a Texas Instruments night it will be! In addition to TI Foundation Executive Director Andy Smith and SMU Planning … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Co-Chairs, Honorary Co-Chairs And Details Revealed
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Launches “C-Suite Christmas” Featuring Five Area Business Execs
Despite the 90-degree weather, it’s time to think about the holidays. That’s exactly what Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s President/CEO Kim Noltemy is doing. As part of the holiday festivities, the DSO will have a new concert — "C-Suite Christmas" — on Wednesday, December 11, at the Meyerson. In addition to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, it is going to feature area business … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra Launches “C-Suite Christmas” Featuring Five Area Business Execs
Dallas Symphony Association Executive Position Title Honors The Late Ross Perot Sr.
The Morton H. Meyerson is celebrating its 30th year of making beautiful music. Its creation as a “world-class hall” was the result of talented designers and dedicated philanthropists. Leading the philanthropic charge was Ross Perot Sr., who provided a hunk of change — a total of $14M to be exact. But this lead gift came with a stipulation and that was the naming rights. While … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Association Executive Position Title Honors The Late Ross Perot Sr.
JUST IN: Fabio Luisi Named Dallas Symphony Orchestra Music Director Designate
After a two-year search, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra will have a new music director. The news conference just broke up introducing Fabio Luisi as the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s new music director designate for the 2019-2020 season. According to plan, the Italian-born conductor will assumed the title of Music Director in the 2020-2021 season. In addressing the attendees at … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Fabio Luisi Named Dallas Symphony Orchestra Music Director Designate
JUST IN: Dallas Symphony Association Exec Michelle Miller Burns Named Minnesota Orchestra President/CEO
And the news keeps coming in today. This latest flash comes from Minnesota, but it deals with a change at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) administrative offices. Dallas Symphony Association (DSA) Executive VP for Institutional Advancement/ COO Michelle Miller Burns has been named president/CEO of the Minnesota Orchestra replacing Kevin Smith, who will be retiring on Friday, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Symphony Association Exec Michelle Miller Burns Named Minnesota Orchestra President/CEO