Q & A: Puerto Rican Soprano Kresley Figueroa on Her Upcoming Metropolitan Opera Debut, the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra & Performing with Regional Orchestras

(Credit: Soloman Howard) Puerto Rican soprano Kresley Figueroa is a graduate of the Cafritz Young Artist with Washington National Opera where she has performed in numerous productions including “The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs,” “Partenope,” “La Périchole,” and “The Lion, The Unicorn, and Me.” She has also appeared alongside Renée Fleming, Thomas Hampson, and Denyce Graves in WNO’s annual gala. Figueroa {…}

Jun 9, 2025

Former Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter Honored with Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra’s Legacy Award

On Thursday, June 5, 2025, the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (MSO) honored two major cultural leaders with its 2025 Legacy Awards at a sold-out Gala Dinner in Easton, Maryland. Now in its 27th year, the MSO presented its National Legacy Award to Deborah Rutter, former President of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and its annual Legacy Award to Maestro {…}

Aug 29, 2024

Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Ratifies Second Three-Year Contract

The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra has announced the ratification of a new three-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the musicians of the orchestra, represented by Baltimore Local 40-543 of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM). This is the second consecutive three-year agreement between the MSO and its musicians, underscoring the relationship between the organization and the artists who bring its performances {…}

Jul 9, 2024

Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Announces 2024-25 Season

The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra announces its 2024-25 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Tenor Jonathan Pierce Rhodes performs the annual Holiday Joy concert. Performance Dates: Dec. 5 at Todd Performing Arts Center, Dec. 7 at Cape Henlopen High School, & Dec. 8 at Performing Arts Center Kresley Figueroa performs the New Year’s Eve concert entitled “A Toast {…}

Jun 8, 2023

Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Announces 2023-24 Season

The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2023-24 season featuring two vocal performances. Here is a look at the two performances. The season will celebrate the holiday season with its annual “Holiday Joy” concert. Claire Galloway and Rob McGinness will be the soloists under the direction of Grammy-winning conductor Michael Repper. The concert will take place at the Avalon Theater, {…}

Jun 28, 2022

Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Announces 2022-23 Season

The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and southern Delaware has announced its 2022-23 season which will mark its 25th anniversary. The season will mark the first under newly appointed Music Director and conductor Michael Repper. Here is a look at the vocal highlights. The orchestra will celebrate the holiday season with its annual “Holiday Joy” concert {…}

May 12, 2021

Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Announces Spring Fundraising Event

The Mid-Atlantic Symphony has announced its spring fundraising event, “Fine Living 2021,” an online auction. The reimagined fundraiser will take the place of the company’s traditional Spring Gala, a major fundraising event, which cannot be held this year because of restrictions on large public gatherings due to COVID-19. The auction is offering such items as an assortment of European wines, {…}

Feb 24, 2020

Lisa Chavez & Kevin Short Highlight Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra’s 2020-21 Season

The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2020-21 season, which will feature a number of concerts and guest performers. As always, our focus will be on vocal highlights of the season. Te Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra will present “Holiday Joy” with Alex Raszkazoff and Michael Butler interpreting famed holiday music. Julien Benichou conducts the concerts. Performance Dates: Dec. 3-6, 2020 The orchestra {…}

Nov 13, 2019

Kevin Short & Rochelle Bard Headline Mid-Atlantic Symphony’s Holiday Concerts

The Mid-Atlantic Symphony will continue its 22nd season with two exciting programs dedicated to the Holiday Season. MSO will present its annual Holiday Joy Concert on Dec. 6 in Easton, MD, Dec. 7 in Lewes, DE and Dec. 8 in Ocean City, MD. The concert will pay tribute to the great Pops Orchestras of America and will feature international opera {…}