Have you been curious about experiencing a live symphony concert but haven’t taken the plunge yet? As a first-timer, you may wonder what attending is really like or if you’ll enjoy it. Take it from us–symphony concerts are an incredible art form to experience. Here are the top 5 reasons to check out your firstContinue reading “Top 5 Reasons to Attend Your First Symphony Concert”
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ROCHESTER SYMPHONY OPENS INDIVIDUAL TICKET SALES
August 1, 2023 – Rochester MN – Amy Lindstrom, President/CEO of the Rochester Symphony, announced the symphony’s concert schedule and the opening of individual ticket sales. Lindstrom explained, “In the coming year, we foresee a vibrant return. Expect much fanfare at the October opening, with high-profile guest conductors and musicians participating in the season openerContinue reading “ROCHESTER SYMPHONY OPENS INDIVIDUAL TICKET SALES”
Final Candidates Announced
Amy Lindstrom, President/CEO of the Rochester Symphony, announced the symphony narrowed its applicants from 66 initial candidates to the final four who will each conduct one concert in the upcoming season vying for the position of artistic director/conductor.
Gary Melbostad: Retired Musician Series
Gary Melbostad, flute/piccolo, retired at the end of the 2022/2023 season. Years involved: 1974-2023
Chris Jankowski: Retired Musician Series
Chris Jankowski, 2nd trumpet retired at the end of the 2022/2023 season. Years involved: 1994-2022
Call for Advertisers
Would you like to place your business or product in front of 5,000 Rochester-area residents? We are excited to announce a change from digital programs last season to one printed program used for the entire season in 2023/2024. After surveying our audience members, it became clear that reading a program at the concert was anContinue reading “Call for Advertisers”
Elizabeth Gomoll: Retired Musician Series
Kristina Lantz, violin, retired in December of the 2022/2023 season.
Years involved: 1977-2022
Kristina Lantz: Retired Musician Series
Kristina Lantz, violin, retired in December of the 2022/2023 season.
Years involved: 1977-2022
Conductor Candidate Search Update
With interviews completed, we have selected four conductor candidate finalists for the 2023/2024 concert season to be announced soon. Each will conduct one concert in the upcoming season. During our off season, we will be busy scheduling concert venues and planning activities for each candidate who will be visiting in the hopes of being selectedContinue reading “Conductor Candidate Search Update”
In Memory of Anne Judisch
We are devastated to announce that our dear friend and colleague, Anne Judisch, passed away in March. A wonderful person and musician, we are simply heartbroken. As Jere Lantz said, Anne has been like “the mother of the orchestra” for so many years. Anne played violin with our organization for more than sixty years, yet weContinue reading “In Memory of Anne Judisch”