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Dallas Symphony Orchestra Announces 2024 Parks Concert Series

US Army Band, “Pershing’s Own” to perform annual Memorial Day concert The DSO presents the Concert Truck as part of the Parks Concert Series on select dates  All performances are free and open to the public DALLAS, TX (April 9, 2024) – The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is pleased to announce the lineup of annual […]

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Announces 2024 Women in Classical Music Symposium

November 3-6, 2024 2024 Symposium features panels on AI in music, music of indigenous peoples and more Acclaimed conductor JoAnn Falletta will receive the Award of Excellence DALLAS, TEXAS (April 2, 2024) – The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) announces programming for the sixth annual Women in Classical Music Symposium, to be held November 3-6, 2024, […]

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Announces Free Community Concerts This Spring

Musicians from the DSO and the Kim Noltemy Young Musicians will perform chamber music at Klyde Warren Park and McIntyre Park Concerts at the Shirley & Bill McIntyre Park are generously supported by Paula Lambert DALLAS (March 20, 2024) – This spring, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra will bring classical music to the community with a […]

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Announces 2024 Music Teacher of the Year Award

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is pleased to announce the winner of its annual Music Teacher of the Year Award.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Announces 2024 Gala Leadership

Patrick Means and Laura Harris-Means will serve as Co-Chairs The DSO’s annual gala is Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. The black-tie event features a performance by the DSO and Guest Artist Lang Lang (piano) conducted by Music Director Fabio Luisi (Louise W. & Edmund J. Kahn Music Directorship) Gala Concert Sponsor, Capital One […]

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Appoints New Assistant Conductor

Shira Samuels-Shragg Her appointment begins in the 2024/25 concert season DALLAS, TX (March 1, 2024) – Music Director Fabio Luisi (Louise W. & Edmund J. Kahn Music Directorship) and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) announce the appointment of Shira Samuels-Shragg as the orchestra’s new Assistant Conductor (Marena & Roger Gault Chair). Four finalists were chosen from […]

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Announces 2024-25 Concert Season, Fabio Luisi’s Fifth Season as Music Director

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Announces Second Annual Young Professionals Experience (YPX)

Mark Your Calendars for Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Concerts

December 1 – 31, 2023 Download photos here (Credit: Sylvia Elzafon) Download video here (Credit: Dallas Symphony Orchestra) DALLAS, TX (November 6, 2023) – It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year, which means the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s holiday programming is right around the corner! This year, anchored by the DSO’s signature Christmas Pops, […]

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Announces Two-Week European Tour Scheduled for Summer 2024

Led by Music Director Fabio Luisi, the orchestra will perform in ten cities in Spain, Germany, Austria and Belgium June 3 – 16, 2024 This will be the DSO’s first international tour since spring 2013 The DSO’s European tour is supported by the Linda and Mitch Hart Touring Fund Soloists Anne-Sophie Mutter, Thomas Hampson and […]

Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Fabio Luisi Announce Latest Release on DSOLive Label: Brahms Symphony No. 3

Release continues DSO and Luisi’s Complete Brahms Symphony cycle project Dallas, Texas (October 27, 2023) – The Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Fabio Luisi (Louise W. & Edmund J. Kahn Music Directorship) announce the release of their latest album, Brahms Symphony No. 3 on the DSO’s in-house label, DSOLive, which is available now through […]

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Announces Community Performances This Fall

DALLAS (October 9, 2023) – This fall, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra will bring classical music to the community with the return of The Concert Truck and a new series of chamber music and educational events in the Dallas Arts District and beyond.

Dalla Symphony Orchestra and University of Texas at Dallas Speech, Language and Music Lab Partner on Brain Study 

Dallas, Texas (September 13, 2023) – The Dallas Symphony Orchestra and the Speech, Language and Music (SLAM) Lab at the University of Texas at Dallas today announce a new study to investigate the impact of music on brain development in school-aged children.

Terence Blanchard in Dallas at the Meyerson Symphony Center

Dallas, Texas (August 29, 2023) — KERA and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra today announce the premiere and air dates for Terence Blanchard in Dallas, a new broadcast program documenting the seven-time GRAMMY® winner and twice Oscar-nominated composer Terence Blanchard’s appearances at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in February 2023.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Announces New Musicians for the 2023/24 Season

DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCES NEW MUSICIANS FOR THE 2023/24 SEASONFIVE PLAYERS JOIN THE ROSTER IN SEPTEMBER 2023 Dallas, Texas (August 23, 2023) — The Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Fabio Luisi (Louise W. & Edmund J. Kahn Music Directorship) announce five new musicians joining the DSO starting in the 2023/24 season. “I am thrilled […]

Dallas Symphony Orchestra 2023 Gala

Dallas, Texas (July 31, 2023) – On September 30, 2023, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra will present the annual DSO Gala, an evening of music and celebration that benefits the organization’s education and community initiatives.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Announces Programming and Artists for Fifth Annual Women in Classical Music Symposium

Dallas, Texas (July 18, 2023) – The Dallas Symphony Orchestra today announced programming, speakers and performances at its fifth annual Women in Classical Music Symposium. This year’s symposium will be held November 12-15, 2023, at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, Texas.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Announces Jeanne R. Johnson Education Center

Dallas, Texas (June 29, 2023) – The Dallas Symphony Orchestra today announced plans for the Jeanne R. Johnson Education Center located in the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. The Johnson Education Center is scheduled to open in Fall 2024 and will serve students from first grade through high school.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Announces First Class of Diversity Fellows

Dallas, Texas (June 28, 2023) – The Dallas Symphony Orchestra today announced the first class of the new Diversity Fellowship Program within the DSO. The Fellows are Keeon Guzman, cello; Pedro Mendez, viola; and Jaquain Sloan, bassoon.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Announces Sophia Jani as Composer-in-Residence

DALLAS, TEXAS (June 23, 2023) –  The Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Music Director Fabio Luisi (Louise W. & Edmund J. Kahn Music Directorship) and Ross Perot President & CEO Kim Noltemy today announce the appointment of composer Sophia Jani as the DSO’s new composer-in-residence.

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 […]

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 […]