NEWS
Musicians Join Detroit Symphony Orchestra Roster
Read moreJuly 28, 2016
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra has hired three orchestra musicians from national auditions held during the 2015-16 season: Eric Nowlin, Principal Viola; Amanda Blaikie, Second Flute; and James Ritchie, Assistant Principal Timpani/Section Percussion.
leonard slatkinBarber’s Gothic Romance “Vanessa” Opens July 30 at Santa Fe Opera
Read moreJuly 25, 2016
Leonard Slatkin will conduct Samuel Barber’s Pulitzer Prize-winning opera, Vanessa, considered by many to be one of the most important American operas of the twentieth century.
leonard slatkinMarjorie Fisher Leaves Each DSO Musician $5,000
Read moreJuly 15, 2016
In a unique and deeply meaningful expression of her love for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and its individual artists, Marjorie S. Fisher included the men and women of the orchestra in her estate plans, bequeathing $5,000 to each full-time musician for a total gift of $390,000.
leonard slatkinOn Sale Now: Kerry Turner Horn Concerto Recording Featuring Karl Pituch and DSO
Read moreJuly 15, 2016
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra has released a new digital EP on its Live from Orchestra Hall label. The recording features Principal Horn Karl Pituch performing Kerry Turner’s Horn Concerto, “The Gothic,” which the DSO premiered in concert on May 23, 2013.
leonard slatkinNew DSO Recording Available for Pre-Order on iTunes
Read moreJuly 7, 2016
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is releasing a recording of Kerry Turner’s Horn Concerto, featuring Principal Horn Karl Pituch, on its Live from Orchestra Hall label. The EP will be available for download on July 15th.
leonard slatkinOrchestre National de Lyon On Tour in Japan
Read moreJune 29, 2016
French public radio station France Musique interviews Leonard Slatkin and reports on his tour of Japan with the Orchestre National de Lyon.
AdminOrchestre National de Lyon Returns to Japan for Seven Concerts
Read moreJune 17, 2016
The Orchestre National de Lyon returns to Japan for a two-week tour with seven performances in five cities: Sapporo, Nara, Osaka, Tokyo, and Nagoya. The orchestra will perform five different programs highlighting works of Ravel, Mussorgsky, Beethoven, Brahms, Bruch, and John Williams.
leonard slatkinDSO Hosts Marjorie S. Fisher Memorial Celebration
Read moreJune 14, 2016
“Lead with your heart.”
This was Mrs. Fisher’s mandate, and it will be her legacy in perpetuity, as she passed away peacefully this past Sunday morning with her family at her side.
leonard slatkinDetroit Welcomes the 2017 League of American Orchestras Conference
Read moreJune 13, 2016
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra welcomes next year’s League of American Orchestras National Conference to Detroit, June 6-8, 2017. This premier event for orchestra professionals across the country provides a forum for emerging practices and innovation.
leonard slatkinDSO to Conclude Classical Season with Strauss’ “Salome”
Read moreMay 28, 2016
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra will wrap up the 2015-2016 classical season with a concert version of Richard Strauss’ opera Salome. Maestro Leonard Slatkin will lead the DSO alongside soprano Lise Lindstrom in her portrayal of the title character.
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