Utah Symphony Names Markus Poschner Music Director
The Utah Symphony has announced the appointment of Markus Poschner as the eighth Music Director in the orchestra’s 84-year history. Learn more about him here!
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David Robertson Named Utah Symphony | Utah Opera Creative Partner
David Robertson—a distinguished and renowned American conductor, composer, thinker, artist, and visionary—will join Utah Symphony | Utah Opera's artistic leadership team in the newly-created role of Creative Partner for a three-year tenure beginning in the 2023-24 season.
Lake Country Playhouse Closes Summer Playlab Series With Two New Titles
The Taming by Lauren Gunderson will bring another all-female 'power play' to the LCP stage with a beauty pageant contestant with political aspirations. The triple-award-winning God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza brings laugh-out-loud comedy sparked when parents meet to reconcile a playground incident between their children. Both projects showcase some of the best local talent in the Lake Country area.
HBO Max's GENERA+ION Returns June 17
These eight new episodes complete the sixteen-episode first season. GENERA+ION is a dark yet playful half-hour series following a diverse group of high school students whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community.
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for HBO Max Dramedy GENERATION
An additional eight episodes comprising the second half of the season will debut later this year. GENERA+ION is a dark yet playful half-hour series following a diverse group of high school students whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community.
Utah Symphony And Music Director Thierry Fischer Extend Partnership Through 2022-23
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera (USUO) announced today that Thierry Fischer will extend his contract as Utah Symphony Music Director through August 2023. In May 2019, Fischer had announced his plans to conclude his tenure at the end of the 2021-22 season. This extension adds one year to his role as Music Director, and will run concurrently with his Music Directorship of the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra (OSESP), which he took up in March of this year.
Steven Brosvik Named President & CEO of Utah Symphony | Utah Opera
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera (USUO) Board Chair Tom Love announced today, on behalf of the USUO Board of Trustees, the appointment of Steven Brosvik as President & CEO of Utah Symphony | Utah Opera, to begin on August 17, 2020. Mr. Brosvik succeeds Patricia A. Richards, who has served as Interim President & CEO since September 2019.
Utah Symphony Announces Ten Concert Dates for 2021 DEER VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Deer Valley® Music Festival Principal Conductor Conner Gray Covington and Utah Symphony | Utah Opera (USUO) Interim President & CEO Patricia A. Richards today announced ten Utah Symphony performances for the 2021 Deer Valley® Music Festival, which is scheduled to run from July 2, 2021 through August 7, 2021 in Park City, Utah.
Utah Symphony Postpones 17th Annual DEER VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL in Park City
Utah Symphony announced the postponement of the six-week, 19-concert Deer Valley® Music Festival in Park City after consulting with local community partners and Summit County health officials for precautions on public gatherings. For more information, visit deervalleymusicfestival.org.
Utah Symphony & Utah Opera Suspend Performances Through May 23
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera today announced the suspension of performances through May 23, 2020 in response to the state's increased COVID-19 precautions for social distancing and Salt Lake County Arts and Culture's announcement that performing arts venues will be closed through May 15, 2020.
Utah Symphony and Utah Opera Cancel Performances Through March 28
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera today announced the cancellation of performances for the remainder of March after Utah State Governor Herbert recommended limiting large gatherings of groups of 100 or more in a press conference about the state's COVID-19 response.
Utah Symphony Announces DEER VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL In Park City
Deer Valley Music Festival Principal Conductor Conner Gray Covington and Utah Symphony | Utah Opera (USUO) Interim President & CEO Patricia A. Richards today announced the lineup for the Utah Symphony's 2020 Deer Valley Music Festival in Park City, Utah. The six-week, 19-concert music festival begins on Friday, July 3, 2020 and runs through Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Subscriptions, group and VIP tickets are on sale now. Single-concert tickets go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 12 PM (MDT) at deervalleymusicfestival.org, 801-533-NOTE (801-533-6683) and through ArtTix outlets.
Utah Symphony Announces 2020-21 Season
Music Director Thierry Fischer and Utah Symphony | Utah Opera and Interim President and CEO Patricia A. Richards today announced the Utah Symphony's 2020-21 season, sponsored by the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, with highlights including a cycle of all five Beethoven piano concertos featuring world-renowned pianists in celebration of the composer's 250th birthday. American composer Arlene Sierra will be the Utah Symphony's 2020a?"21 Composer-in-Association, and in addition to having several works premiered or given their first U.S. performances by the orchestra, she will travel to Salt Lake City to engage with the community as an ambassador for contemporary music.
Opera America Announces Recipients Of Its 2020 National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards
OPERA America is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2020 National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards. Now in their 13th year, these awards honor outstanding trustees of U.S. opera companies for their exemplary leadership and generosity on behalf of their respective organizations. OPERA America's Professional Company Members are invited each year to nominate one of their trustees for this award.
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera President And CEO Paul Meecham Steps Down
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera announced today that Paul Meecham, president & CEO, will be stepping down at the end of this month. He has served in this position since July 2016. Patricia A. Richards, who served as chair of the USUO board from 2005 through 2014 and was interim CEO from 2015 through 2016, will become interim CEO starting October 1, 2019.
Thierry Fischer And Utah Symphony Continue Saint-Saëns Recording Cycle On Hyperion Records With Volume 2
This spring, Music Director Thierry Fischer and the Utah Symphony continue their Saint-Saëns recording cycle on Hyperion Records with Volume 2, comprising Symphony No. 2 in A minor, the Symphony in F major (“Urbs Roma”), and Danse macabre, featuring concertmaster Madeline Adkins. Launched to critical acclaim last winter, the three-volume set will be the first complete, commercial recording of Saint-Saëns's five symphonies by an American orchestra, as well as the orchestra's first recording project with independent British label Hyperion. Volume 2 is included among the label's May 2019 releases and is available digitally and in the UK on Friday, April 26 and in North America on Friday, May 3. Pre-orders are currently available from hyperion-records.co.uk.
Photo Coverage: It's the Best of Off-Broadway! On the Red Carpet at the Lortel Awards
Just last night, the 2018 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were handed out to recipients in 19 categories, with three honorary awards also bestowed. The Lortel Awards were distributed in a ceremony at NYU Skirball Center hosted by Meteor Shower co-stars Laura Benanti and Jeremy Shamos. This year's event was once again a benefit for The Actors Fund.
OPERA America's 2018 National Opera Trustee Recognition Award Recipients Announced
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera and the nation's leading champion for American opera, is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2018 National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards. Now in their 11th year, these awards honor outstanding trustees of U.S. opera companies for their exemplary leadership, generosity and audience-building efforts on behalf of their respective organizations.
Photo Coverage: Sexy & Seductive- CRUEL INTENTIONS Celebrates Opening Night!
Eva Price and Sucker Love Productions have announced that, due to popular demand, CRUEL INTENTIONS - the new musical nightlife experience based on Roger Kumble's 1999 cult-hit film - has added a three-week extension to its New York Premiere engagement. The musical, which opens tonight, December 11th, at downtown hotspot (le) Poisson Rouge (158 Bleecker Street), will now play through Monday, February 19, 2018.
Photo Flash: A Steamy First Look at Now-Extended CRUEL INTENTIONS Off-Broadway
Eva Price and Sucker Love Productions have announced that, due to popular demand, CRUEL INTENTIONS - the new musical nightlife experience based on Roger Kumble's 1999 cult-hit film - has added a three-week extension to its New York Premiere engagement. The musical, which opens tonight, December 11th, at downtown hotspot (le) Poisson Rouge (158 Bleecker Street), will now play through Monday, February 19, 2018. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!