Dallas Symphony Orchestra

On the stand: Wagner's Ring Cycle 🔥

📸: Daniel Hawkins, Matthew Good, Ted Soluri, Lise Lindstrom

The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center meets LTK Awards! Last week the Meyerson was the backdrop to the platform's annual event that celebrates the top creators and brands of the Creator Commerce.

We're proud that among being home of the Dallas Symphony, the Meyerson is shared amongst the community and serves as the beautiful setting for many businesses, non-profits and even couples' most memorable events. To learn more about renting the Meyerson for your next event, visit https://bit.ly/3kK6LJl.

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Music Director Fabio Luisi is back in Dallas for Wagner's epic Ring Cycle! Ahead of this monumental performance Francisco Salazar from Operawire met with Luisi to hear his insights on the work which he describes as an experience that transforms you after every performance. Read the full interview below, and to buy tickets visit ringcycle.dallassymphony.org.

Q & A: Fabio Luisi on Presenting the Ring Cycle with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra - OperaWire Fabio Luisi is one of the world's greatest conductors who has performed many of the great symphonic works and operatic repertoire.

Today is the day to give big, y’all! 🤠 From conducting masterclasses to summer camps at no cost, make your gift to the DSO this North Texas Giving Day to ensure life-changing education programs are available for all. Our friends at Charles Schwab will match all NTX Giving Day gifts to the DSO, up to $50,000.

To make your NTX Giving Day gift, visit https://bit.ly/3cRK2HE! Your support of any amount makes a difference.

"If you're a fan of The Beatles, Beyoncé or Beethoven, a night out at the Meyerson may be in the cards for you this season."- Dallas Observer

September 20-22 don't miss your chance to experience, "Twist and Shout: The Music of the Beatles with Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik. Sixty years have passed since the Fab Four's only Dallas concert, but their best-loved music will come to life in this tribute concert that also includes projections of rare and previously unseen photos and videos playing above the orchestra. Visit https://bit.ly/3XeHA1k to grab tickets and explore the rest of the season.

The DSO is proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month and pay homage to the invaluable contributions of Hispanic and Latin individuals both past and present. The 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month national theme, “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together,” perfectly encapsulates the spirit of innovation, resilience, and unity that defines the Hispanic and Latin American experience.

This month, the DSO is excited to announce the launch of our new initiative, the DSO Mosaic Performance Series on Tuesday, September 24 from 12:30-1:30pm. This series celebrates equity, diversity, and inclusion in the arts through live performances by artists who share their talents and experiences to entertain, educate and empower. This month's special guest includes musical collective El Chanclazo, featuring one of DSO's very own beloved musicians Elmer Churampi trumpet! We will also highlight the impactful work of DSO partner organization, the Greater North Texas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Bring your lunch and enjoy some great music, camaraderie and complimentary Spanish-themed desserts by our own Chef Moises Martinez.

This event is free, but attendees must RSVP at https://bit.ly/4d9M0fB. Please join us in giving a big shoutout to our DSO Community Leadership Team, Carl Baines, Vannesa Nates Natalie Kreidler and Jadzia James, MS.

We're back! Last night's performance of Stravinsky's "Petrushka" and Tchaikovsky's Fourth Symphony kicked off the season's first classical concert with a bang. Guest conductor Edward Gardner led this exciting performance featuring two of classical music's most influential composers. Don't miss one more repeat performance this Saturday, September 14.

📸: Sylvia Elzafon

Volunteerism is vital to the DSO's commitment to EDI & Social Impact. Yesterday, we joined 9/11 Day alongside hundreds of other organizations across the country to pack meals for those facing hunger in observance of the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance.

Team DSO included members from our staff, chorus, DSO Young Professionals, and musicians from our DSO Young Strings program who performed "America the Beautiful" as a moment of reflection and remembrance. What an honor to come together and give back to the community in a tangible way.

Registration is now open for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's Women in Classical Music Symposium! 🎉 Now a fully virtual experience, this year's Symposium allows us to connect with arts professionals around the globe in panel discussions and presentations in a range of topics specific to conductors, composers, performers, educators and administrators alike.

For more information and to view the full schedule, visit womeninclassicalmusic.com.
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Support for the Symposium is provided by The Eugene McDermott Foundation, The Every Page Foundation, Yon Jorden, Betty Regard, Wei Ling Wang and Martha Wells. Support for the Women in Classical Music Concert Series is presented by Chanel.

Beatlemania is taking over the Meyerson! Join us as we celebrate the Fab Four's 60th anniversary on the Ed Sullivan Show in this unique concert experience that combines all your favorite hits with rarely and previously unseen photos and videos projected above the orchestra. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3XeHA1k.

The New York Times' annual Fall Preview list is out, and we are thrilled to share that the DSO’s historic performances of Wagner’s complete Ring Cycle has made the list! Highlighted as a concert “worth traveling for,” we couldn’t agree more. Check out the full list at https://nyti.ms/3zaOIDS and mark your calendars for the full Ring Cycle in concert October 13-20. Tickets are available at ringcycle.dallassymphony.org.

Last night's Gala Preview Party had everyone saying, "Laissez les bon temps rouler!" ⚜️

A heartfelt thank you to Gala Co-Chairs Laura Harris Means (Laura Harris NBC 5) and Patrick Means who hosted this fantastic event alongside Honorary Chairs Cassandra and Avery Johnson. With only a few weeks until what is one of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's largest fundraising events, benefiting the orchestra's education and community outreach initiatives, the excitement is certainly building. To learn more about this year's Gala, visit https://bit.ly/3WnQOc5.

📸: Sylvia Elzafon

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our sold-out season opener, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™! We loved getting to see everyone back in the hall and can't wait to bring you more incredible concerts throughout the season.

In case you already can't wait for the next film-in-concert, save the date for Elf™ in Concert, December 20-22. More information at https://bit.ly/3MwxkMH. 🎄

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Get to know English conductor Edward Gardner ahead of his performances with the Dallas Symphony:

1. He is currently Principal Conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Music Director of Den Norske Opera & Ballett. He additionally serves as Honorary Conductor of the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, following his tenure as Chief Conductor.

2. He was awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2012 for his contributions to British music life.

3. A passionate supporter of young talent, he founded the Hallé Youth Orchestra in 2002 and regularly conducts the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain.

You can catch Gardner leading the DSO in the first classical concert of the season in a program of Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky September 12 + 14. Learn more at https://bit.ly/47acFYl.

On the stand! We're starting the season off with an audience favorite, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert.

📸: Brian Hecht, Utility Trombone

Clever concoctions, magic marshmallows, snowy owl cookies and more are all on the menu for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert, August 29-September 1! Tickets vanishing fast at https://bit.ly/3y8d1Sb. 💨

Earlier this month we wrapped up on another fantastic Young Strings summer chamber music camp! Students in each group had the opportunity to participate in chamber music ensembles, sectionals, music history and theory classes and perform in a final concert. Congratulations to all of these students for their hard work and dedication, and to our amazing education team for another great camp.

We can't wait to welcome legendary pianist Lang Lang - 郎朗 for our annual Symphony Gala concert on September 28th. Hailed by The New York Times as "the hottest artist on the classical music planet," you won't want to miss his performance of Rachmaninoff's show-stopping Piano Concerto No. 2. For more information on our annual Gala and concert, please visit https://bit.ly/3ABgWI0.