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Dallas Symphony Orchestra Announces Anthony Blake Clark Dallas Symphony Chorus Director, Jean D. Wilson Chair

Dallas, Texas (May 23, 2023) – The Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Ross Perot President & CEO Kim Noltemy and Music Director Fabio Luisi (Louise W. & Edmund J. Kahn Music Directorship) announce the appointment of Anthony Blake Clark to the position of Dallas Symphony Chorus Director (Jean D. Wilson Chair).

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Names Enrico Lopez-Yañez Nancy A. Nasher & David J. Haemisegger Principal Conductor, Dallas Symphony Presents

Three-Year Appointment Begins in the 2023/24 Season [DOWNLOAD PHOTOS] DALLAS, TEXAS (May 16, 2023) – The Dallas Symphony Orchestra announces the appointment of conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez to the newly created position of the Nancy A. Nasher & David J. Haemisegger Principal Conductor, Dallas Symphony Presents. In this role, he will conduct at least three programs […]

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Returns to the Community with The Concert Truck

Free Performances Begin Wednesday, May 17 DALLAS, TEXAS—(May 12, 2023) The Dallas Symphony Orchestra is pleased to welcome back the community favorite The Concert Truck for a residency throughout May and June 2023. The Concert Truck, presented by the DSO, will travel citywide, bringing music to 30+ iconic Dallas locations including Klyde Warren Park, Knox […]

2023 Summer Series

Soak in the sounds of summer at the Meyerson this season! 

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Announces $25 Million Challenge Grant From The O’Donnell Foundation

Grant Launches $100 Million Phase II of the Your DSO – Excite, Inspire, Engage Campaign Marena and Roger Gault Announced as Chairs DALLAS, TEXAS (May 11, 2023) – Today the Dallas Symphony Orchestra announced a $25 million challenge grant from the O’Donnell Foundation that will launch Your DSO – Excite, Inspire, Engage, Phase II, a […]

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Announces Summer at the Meyerson

Dallas, Texas (May 3, 2023) – The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center will be filled with the sounds of country, classical, gospel and more this summer. From June through August, audiences will enjoy an incredible lineup of concerts and events at the Meyerson that will celebrate the music and culture of our city.

AAPI Heritage Month

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Announces 2023 Parks Concerts

Dallas, Texas (April 21, 2023) — The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) announces the dates and locations of the annual Parks Concert series. These family-friendly concerts are FREE and open to the public and will be presented in Dallas-area parks stretching from North to South Dallas.

Betty B. Marcus Park to be Renamed Shirley & Bill McIntyre Park

Dallas, Texas (April 12, 2023) – The Dallas Symphony Orchestra today announced the renaming of the Betty Marcus Park to the Shirley & Bill McIntyre Park. The initiative to improve, beautify and increase musical programming in the park is funded by a $3 million gift to the DSO from Dallas philanthropic community leaders Shirley and Bill McIntyre.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Announces 2023 Music Teacher of the Year Award Winners Shelley Couch and John Thomas

Dallas, TX (April 6, 2023) – The Dallas Symphony Orchestra announces the winners of its annual Music Teacher of the Year Award. Shelley Couch of Central Elementary and John Thomas of Seagoville North Elementary were chosen from nominees across the Dallas Independent School District.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra announces 2023 Lynn Harrell Concerto Competition winners

DALLAS, TX (April 4, 2023)—The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) announces the winners of the twenty-second annual Lynn Harrell Concerto Competition, which took place on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center.

Celebrate Diversity Month

Did you know that April is Celebrate Diversity Month? Celebrate Diversity Month was established in April 2004 to recognize the diversity surrounding us all. During this month, we take the opportunity to celebrate all dimensions of diversity, embrace the differences that make us unique, and appreciate the similarities that unite us. By respecting our differences and similarities, we can better understand one another and gain a greater appreciation for humankind.

2023 Lynn Harrell Concerto Competition Finalists

Learn more about this year’s Lynn Harrell Concerto Competition Finalists!

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Announces 2023/24 Season

DALLAS, TEXAS (March 10, 2023) – Dallas Symphony Orchestra Music Director Fabio Luisi (Louise W. & Edmund J. Kahn Music Directorship), Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik (Dot & Paul Mason Podium) and Ross Perot President & CEO Kim Noltemy today announced the concerts and special programs for the 2023/24 Season. Subscriptions for the season go on sale March 10, 2023.

Selections from Des Knaben Wunderhorn

By Gustav Mahler

Dallas Symphony Orchestra announces fifth annual Women in Classical Music Symposium

DALLAS, TEXAS (March 8, 2023) – The Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Ross Perot President & CEO Kim Noltemy today announced the dates and selected programming and appearances for the fifth annual Women in Classical Music Symposium.

Blest Pair of Sirens

by Hubert Parry

Celebrating Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, a celebration and recognition of women’s invaluable impact on American history, culture, and society. Women’s History Month has been observed annually during March in the United States since 1987. This month, let us take the opportunity to celebrate women’s past and present contributions and be intentional about empowering the next generation of history-making women.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra opens new archives reading room at Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Dallas, Texas (February 9, 2023) – The Dallas Symphony Orchestra today announced the opening of a new archives reading room in the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. The reading room is located on the lower level of the hall near the Guest Services Center in the space previously occupied by the Symphony Store.

Donor Appreciation Week 2023

Donor Appreciation Week—our annual time to celebrate your support of the Dallas Symphony—is happening February 20-26! Together, we uplift the lives of thousands of people through the joy of music and life-changing power of music education. Thank you!

Dallas Symphony Orchestra announces appointment of Ellie Lin as Dallas Symphony Children’s Chorus Artistic Director

Dallas, Texas (February 16, 2023) – The Dallas Symphony Orchestra today announced the appointment of Ellie Lin as Artistic Director of the Dallas Symphony Children’s Chorus (DSCC). Lin is the current Interim Artistic Director of the Dallas Symphony Children’s Chorus. Lin’s artistic staff includes four other conductors and assistant conductors and an administrative team, shaping the future of the DSCC under her artistic guidance.

Remembering Dr. James E. Skibo (1947– 2023)

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra mourns the loss of longtime friend and supporter of the DSO, Dr. James Skibo.

Selections from: Fire Shut Up in My Bones

An opera by Terrance Blanchard

Black History Month 2023

February is Black History Month. During this month, let us pay homage to Black history-makers, celebrate Black modern-day change-makers, and support the continual pursuit of equality and equity for Black people in our country.