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JUST IN: Fabio Luisi Named Dallas Symphony Orchestra Music Director Designate

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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

DSO Music Director Jaap Van Zweden’s Successor Should Be Named Within A Fortnight

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra CEO/President Kim Noltemy and DSO Development Director James Leffler were at Stanley Korshak for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League 2019 Presentation Ball announcement reception Thursday night.But before the program began, Kim was asked for a progress report on the search for a replacement for DSO Musical Director Jaap van Zweden. “It’s coming to … [Read more...] about DSO Music Director Jaap Van Zweden’s Successor Should Be Named Within A Fortnight

Due To Bernadette Peter’s Signing Up For NYC’s “Hello, Dolly!,” Brian Stokes Mitchell And Sutton Foster Are On Their Musical Way To Save The Days

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The busiest person in the entertainment business is songbird Bernadette Peter’s agent. In New York, s/he is celebrating Bernadette’s taking over Broadway in “Hello, Dolly!” in January. In North Texas, it’s another story. S/he is breaking hearts.Seems that the signing of Bernadette for the iconic role meant she had to cancel her appearances locally. As a result, there have … [Read more...] about Due To Bernadette Peter’s Signing Up For NYC’s “Hello, Dolly!,” Brian Stokes Mitchell And Sutton Foster Are On Their Musical Way To Save The Days

JUST IN: First-Day Sales Of Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Single Ticket Sales Astounded Even DSO President/CEO Jonathan Martin

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Despite Dallas Symphony Orchestra President/CEO Jonathan Martin disappointing many with his recent announcement of leaving North Texas for Cincinnati, he also shared some good news about the upcoming DSO Gala. It seems that the day that the single tickets for the DSO Gala went on sale, they really blew the DSO circuits.When asked the cause for this DSO history-making … [Read more...] about JUST IN: First-Day Sales Of Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Single Ticket Sales Astounded Even DSO President/CEO Jonathan Martin

JUST IN: Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Jonathan Martin Is Headed to Cincinnati

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Our buddy Mike Granberry at The Dallas Morning News is reporting that Dallas Symphony Orchestra CEO/President  Jonathan Martin announced this morning that he'll be joining the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in September.Taking over his duties immediately will be Michelle Miller Burns. Jonathan will serve as an advisor to the board chair and Michelle until he leaves … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Jonathan Martin Is Headed to Cincinnati

JUST IN: Sanjiv Yajnik Named Chair-Elect And Nancy Nasher Vice Chair-Elect Of Dallas Symphony Association Board Of Governors

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Looking to the future, the Dallas Symphony Association Board of Governors leadership has been announced. While it won’t be official until the Association’s meeting this fall, Sanjiv Yajnik will serve as chairman of the board and will work with Dallas Symphony Orchestra President/CEO Jonathan Martin, his executive team and Music Director Jaap van Zweden, who is in his final year … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Sanjiv Yajnik Named Chair-Elect And Nancy Nasher Vice Chair-Elect Of Dallas Symphony Association Board Of Governors

The 2017 Dallas Symphony League Orchestra Swans Flawlessly And Touchingly Bowed At The Meyerson

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Oh, those Californians! Each year they have those itty-bitty Cliff Swallows return to Mission San Juan Capistrano on March 19th. As remarkable as that may seem to the West Coasters, the arrival of the swans to the Meyerson is truly memory-making each year.On Saturday, February 18, 35 glorious white swans (aka Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation debutantes) … [Read more...] about The 2017 Dallas Symphony League Orchestra Swans Flawlessly And Touchingly Bowed At The Meyerson

JUST IN: Lisa And Clay Cooley To Chair 2017 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala With Yo-Yo Ma As Featured Musician

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The day is already starting with breaking news. This announcement comes from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra about its 2017 DSO Gala on Saturday, September 16. DSO President/CEO Jonathan Martin just revealed that Lisa and Clay Cooley will be co-chairing this year’s black-tie gala at the Meyerson.According to Jonathan, “We are delighted that Lisa and Clay have agreed to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Lisa And Clay Cooley To Chair 2017 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala With Yo-Yo Ma As Featured Musician

National Endowment For The Arts Presents Big Thought And Nine Others With Early Christmas Gifts

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Big Thought just revealed some big news. Back in late November National Endowment for the Arts Chair Jane Chu visited Dallas for a couple of days touring the Arts District and checking in at Big Thought. The Oklahoma native, who did graduate work at SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts, just provided Big Thought with a very nice Christmas gift — a $100,000 Arts Works grant for Big … [Read more...] about National Endowment For The Arts Presents Big Thought And Nine Others With Early Christmas Gifts

Sold-Out Alert!: 28th Annual Obelisk Awards Luncheon

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Those favorite words have been sent again — Sold Out! Business Council for the Arts’ 28th Annual Obelisk Awards Luncheon Co-Chairs Kevin Hurst and Dotti Reeder report that the fundraiser on Monday, November 7, at the Belo Mansion is at total capacity.But come on. A very nice check and a pretty please might just open a seat or two.In addition to recognizing a … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: 28th Annual Obelisk Awards Luncheon