On July 2021, Oregon Symphony launched its new digital series “Notations.” The series explores the relationship between musical expression and culture, and will draw from the rich tapestry of music in America. Each episode will follow one of five Oregon musicians, with personal stories and performances which reflect their development and unique perspective as an artist. Episode one will feature {…}
On April 21, the Oregon Symphony launched Studio 125, a digital platform which features newly-released musical content, along with concerts and performances from the company’s archives. The platform includes OS programs such as “Essential Sounds,” which honors essential workers of the pandemic; “Symphony Storytime,” which provides musical education to children and families; and “minute for music,” which features recordings from {…}
On March 16, 2021, the Oregon Symphony launched the second season of “Symphony Storytime,” a 16-episode digital education series featuring company musicians lending their gifts to readings of children’s books. Sponsored by Reach Out and Read Oregon, a nonprofit dedicated to children’s literacy, the season will be comprised of 12 episodes in English and four in Spanish, meant to introduce {…}
The Oregon Symphony has announced that Austrian conductor David Danzmayr will be its next Music Director. Danzmayr’s appointment coincides with the upcoming season and the 125th celebration of the creation of the ensemble. “We are thrilled to have David joining the Oregon Symphony as a creative leader with a unique artistic vision,” Scott Showalter, Oregon Symphony President and CEO, stated {…}
Oregon Symphony announced this week that the organization has canceled all live concerts and events until June 14, 2021. The Symphony’s decision comes at a time when COVID-19 cases within the United States have exploded weeks ahead of health officials’ predictions, and the country enters a dangerous season of family get-togethers. According to the organization’s press release, the Symphony will {…}