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Entries tagged with 'Dallas Symphony Orchestra'Leave the baby at home, pleaseJust before the Dallas Symphony concert began Saturday evening, I noticed a woman in front of me cradling a baby sucking a bottle. Inevitably, at a quiet moment in the Saint-Saens Second Piano Concerto the baby started to cry. So... Two nights later, DSO much betterJaap van Zweden has been working such wonders with the DSO that it was a surprise to find him and the orchestra a bit sub-par in Thursday's opening performance. Too much of the concert felt rushed and not as polished... Great book on the MeyersonAmid all the to-do about the opening of the AT&T Performing Arts Center's Winspear Opera House and Wyly Theatre, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra isn't make a big deal of September's 20th anniversary of the Meyerson Symphony Center. But then there... David R. Davidson memorial serviceStirring--that's the adjective that kept coming to mind during the Thursday morning memorial service for David R. Davidson. Director of the Dallas Symphony Chorus and director of music and arts at Highland Park United Methodist Church (and, before that, of... Claus Peter Flor on David R. DavidsonClaus Peter Flor, former principal guest conductor of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, was a big fan of Dallas Symphony Chorus director David R. Davidson, who died last week at age 60. After learning of David's death, Peter sent these touching... He said; she said: 5 Browns anything but boring!The 5 Browns truly entertained at the Meyerson Symphony Center on Friday night, captivating the nearly full house with the same program as Thursday -- the one special contributor Chris Shull deemed boring in his review for The Morning News.... Dallas Symphony postpones European tourThe Dallas Symphony Orchestra's 2010 European tour is the latest casualty of the ongoing international recession. Originally scheduled for next February and March, the tour is being postponed until 2012. The Philadelphia and Boston Symphony orchestras have also cancelled European... Dallas Symphony open house at the Meyerson -- SaturdayComplete with meet-and-greet with music director Jaap van Zweden, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra is holding an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday (April 25) at the Meyerson Symphony Center. The free occasion will include performances by DSO musicians... Dallas Symphony invited to 2011 Carnegie Hall festivalThe Dallas Symphony is one of seven North American orchestra invited to a new Carnegie Hall festival scheduled for May 2011. Called "Spring for Music," the festival is intended to encourage imaginative programming. This will be the DSO's first New... If it bleeds, should it lead?Last Thursday's Dallas Symphony concert was the first time I had ever witnessed a total train wreck in an orchestra concert. Playing the piano as well as sorta-barely conducting the Bach D minor Harpsichord Concerto, guest conductor Asher Fisch got... Van Zweden a hit -- again -- in ChicagoDallas Symphony music director Jaap van Zweden was back conducting the Chicago Symphony last week, and once again he was a hit. "He scored a major success," John von Rhein wrote in the Chicago Tribune, "lifting the performances well beyond... Jaap van Zweden conducting Chicago Symphony againFor the second time this season, Jaap van Zweden is conducting the Chicago Symphony later this month. As back in October, the Dallas Symphony's new music director has been tapped to replace another guest conductor who has withdrawn--this time, Semyon... National orchestra conference coming to DallasThe League of American Orchestras, the New York-based national service organization for American orchestras, will hold its 2012 national convention in Dallas. It will bring approximately 3,000 orchestra professionals to the city, and will offer a showcase for the Dallas... Presto-changeo at the Dallas SymphonyIn Thursday's Dallas Symphony concert, the first two movements of the Brahms First Symphony seemed surprisingly plodding, not at all what I was expecting from conductor Jaap van Zweden. And the review said so. But I heard rumors that both... Dallas Symphony names new assistant conductorThe Dallas Symphony Orchestra has named Rei Hotoda assistant conductor. But because of existing commitments as assistant conductor of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra in Canada she won't start here until September 2009. She'll assist with classical-series concerts and conduct parks,... Chicago critics love van ZwedenDallas Symphony music director Jaap van Zweden got rave reviews for his Chicago Symphony debut last week. "One of the most impressive podium debuts Orchestra Hall has witnessed in many a season," wrote Chicago Tribute critic John von Rhein of... Chicago Tribune critic eager for van Zweden debutNew Dallas Symphony Orchestra music director Jaap van Zweden is making his Chicago Symphony debut this week and next. And in a Tuesday advance, Chicago Tribune music critic John von Rhein sounded keen to hear the Dutchman at work. Substituting... Parking rate at the Arts District garage to riseThe city of Dallas is raising the parking rate at the Arts District parking garage to $10, according to an e-mail from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. The change is effective Wednesday, Oct.1. So, plan accordingly.... Van Zweden to make Chicago Symphony debut Oct. 9-14New Dallas Symphony music director Jaap van Zweden has been tapped as a last-minute guest conductor for a Chicago Symphony program Oct. 9, 10, 11 and 14. He's a late replacement for Riccardo Chailly, who is to undergo tests for... Great video preview for DSO world premiereCheck out this YouTube video for background on August 4, 1964, the new Gene Scheer-Steven Stucky oratorio being premiered this week by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. The five-minute video explains the significance of the date: when Pres. Johnson, prompted by... |
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