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Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents world premiere of Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg honoring the late Supreme Court Justice

New Composition by Ellen Taaffe Zwilich will feature Mezzo-Soprano Denyce Graves and Pianist Jeffrey Biegel

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Music Makers: George Nickson

To the casual observer, George Nickson’s vintage percussion collection might appear to be an obsession.

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Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans and celebrates heritages rooted in all Latin American countries and the culture here in the United States. The DSO asked members of our community – trumpet Elmer Churampi, Composer-in-Residence Angélica Negrón and Young Musicians Artistic Director Roberto Zambrano – to share elements of their culture and how it influences their creative lives.

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Updated COVID-19 Protocols

We look forward to seeing you again at the Meyerson for the upcoming Dallas Symphony Season!

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Season at a Glance

View the 21/22 season at a glance

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Circle T Ranch Music Festival

Enjoy a weekend of music and family fun at the scenic Circle T Ranch! With food trucks, family activities and more this is certain to be a new North Texas tradition.

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Remembering Jean D. Wilson (1932-2021)

The Dallas Symphony Association is saddened to share the news that Dr. Jean D. Wilson, Professor Emeritus at UT Southwestern Medical Center and enthusiastic supporter of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, passed away on June 13 at the age of 88.

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The Dallas Symphony Announces DSO Wine & Food Festival

(June 9, 2021) – Today the Dallas Symphony announces its first annual DSO Wine & Food Festival. This new event will take place August 27-29, 2021, at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center and will feature wines from around the world, champagnes, craft brews, locally distilled spirits, plus some of your favorite tastes and small plates from celebrated Dallas chefs and restaurants.

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra announces Women in Classical Music Symposium

(June 7, 2021) – Today the Dallas Symphony announces its 2021 Women in Classical Music Symposium. Titled “The Future is Female – Inspiring Women in Top Leadership Positions,” this year’s symposium is presented by the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation and will be held November 7-10, 2021 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, Texas. Administrators, educators, musicians and conductors from all over the world will gather in conversation, panels and discussions for this year’s event.

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Announcing the appointment of Katie McGuinness

(May 21, 2021) – Today Ross Perot President & CEO Kim Noltemy and Music Director Fabio Luisi (Louise W. & Edmund J. Kahn Music Directorship) announce the appointment of Katie McGuinness as the new Wildenthal Families Vice President of Artistic Operations.

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DSO and Members of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra

DSO + members of the MET Orchestra

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra and members of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra united for a week full of collaborative events, virtual content & more!

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra announces first cohort of its new Leadership Development Program

(April 23, 2021) – The Dallas Symphony Orchestra today announced the first cohort of members in its Leadership Development Program. With a curriculum tailored to meet the needs of today’s young professionals and featuring behind-the-scenes access to the Dallas Symphony, the Leadership Development Program is a new, 12-month program featuring workshops and meetings, including music and arts 101, that is designed to expand the experience of the next generation of business and nonprofit leaders, designed in collaboration with cultural anthropologist, Dr. Sharon Washington.

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra names Pinchas Zukerman as Artistic & Principal Education Partner for the 2021/22 and 2022/23 seasons

(April 21, 2021) – The Dallas Symphony has named lauded musician and long-time DSO collaborator Pinchas Zukerman as Artistic & Principal Education Partner for the next two seasons beginning in September 2021.

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra and members of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra unite for a special concert led by Fabio Luisi

(April 12, 2021) – Today the Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) and Music Director Fabio Luisi (Louise W. & Edmund J. Kahn Music Directorship) announce a joint concert with members of The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra appoints two new musicians

(April 5, 2021) – The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) today announced the appointment of Maurice Cohn as Assistant Conductor and Brian Hecht as Utility Trombone. These musicians were chosen after recent auditions, the first live auditions by a major orchestra this season.

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra announces programming for 2021/22 concert season

(April 1, 2021) – The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) today announced programming and artists for the 2021/22 Texas Instruments Classical Series; the Pops Series, Presented by Capital One; Movies-in-Concert; Family Concerts, Presented by Hunt Consolidated, Inc., and further innovative programming and initiatives.

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21/22 Season

Thank you for standing with us! You kept your subscription, visited our concert truck, viewed our digital concerts, participated in our educational activities and encouraged us through your posts, emails and letters. For a time when many halls were dark, our lights burned bright and your support helped light the way. Now, we are ready to turn the page.

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra honors long-standing Capital One partnership through concert series naming

In recognition of Capital One’s extraordinary support for community programming and the visionary leadership of Sanjiv Yajnik, Chairman of the Dallas Symphony Association Board of Governors and President of Financial Services at Capital One, the Dallas Symphony proudly introduces the Pops Series Presented by Capital One.

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra to present World Premiere of work honoring the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

(March 24, 2021) – The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) will present the world premiere of a new work by Ellen Taaffe Zwilich honoring the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on October 7, 2021, at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center as a part of its 2021/2022 season.

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Women’s History Month 2021

In honor of Women’s History Month, we celebrate the women, both behind the scenes & on stage, who helped make history in our 20/21 season. Thank you for making what we do possible!

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra receives $3 million gift from Linda and Mitch Hart

(March 16, 2021) – The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) has received a significant gift from long-time DSO supporters and prominent Dallas business leaders Linda and Mitch Hart.

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra announces Music Teacher of the Year award winner Christian Ferreira

(March 3, 2021) – The Dallas Symphony Orchestra announces the winner of its annual Music Teacher of the Year Award. Christian Ferreira of Cuellar Elementary was chosen from nominees across the Dallas Independent School District.

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On the Record – Brian Jones

Principal timpanist Brian Jones (Dr. Eugene & Charlotte Bonelli Chair) describes the fickle nature of the timpani and reminisces about his time cross-training in different genres during his studies at the University of North Texas.

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra announces the return of The Concert Truck

(February 11, 2021) – The Dallas Symphony Orchestra today announces the return of The Concert Truck this February and March. Making their second trip to the DFW area, The Concert Truck, in partnership with the DSO, will present collaborative community concerts across the city.

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