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Detroit Symphony Press Conference
Given by Anne Parsons, President and CEO of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
Leonard Slatkin becomes takes the helm of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra as its 12th music director. Check out an excerpt about the DSO and his arrival in Detroit.
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"Fleisher Plays Mozart"
Preview by Tom Allen
Friday night Unmasked concerts bring you great music and how it got that way. CBC Radio host Tom Allen presents the evening from the stage with history, humor, and insight. Here is a preview of what you can expect from the upcoming halloween concert.
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Beethoven's Ninth Symphony
This season the DSO presented concerts that featured ninth symphonies by some of history's greatest composers. We conclude this series with arguably the greatest of all the ninth symphonies, Ludwig Van Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
Commentary by John Guinn
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Mahler's Ninth Symphony
This season the DSO presents concerts that feature ninth symphonies by some of history's greatest composers. Gustav Mahler is highligted in the 5th episode of this series.
Commentary by John Guinn
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Bruckner's Ninth Symphony
This season the DSO presents concerts that feature ninth symphonies by some of history's greatest composers. Anton Bruckner is highligted in the 4th episode of this series.
Commentary by John Guinn
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Schubert's Ninth Symphony
This season the DSO presents concerts that feature ninth symphonies by some of history's greatest composers. Franz Schubert is highligted in the third episode of this series.
Commentary by John Guinn
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DSO UnMasked: The Four Seasons
Listen as Tom Allen describes the life of Antonio Vivaldi and what has been considered one of his most famous work.
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Conductor Laura Jackson:
Laura Jackson discusses the Young People's Concerts and joins the DSO for a memorable concert celebrating Thanksgiving
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Dvořák's Ninth Symphony
This season the DSO presents concerts that feature ninth symphonies by some of history's greatest composers. Antonin Dvořák's is highligted in the second episode of this series.
Dvořák's Ninth Symphony - New World
Commentary by John Guinn
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Vaughan Williams Ninth This season the DSO presents concerts that feature ninth symphonies by some of history's greatest composers.
Vaughan Williams
Commentary by John Guinn
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On April 11, the DSO held its first-ever Erb Jazz Symposium to coincide with Jazz Appreciation Month. The event welcomed a panel of renowned jazz educators, musicians and aficionados led by Branford Marsalis, the DSO’s 2006-07 Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Jazz Creative Director. Mark Stryker, Arts Reporter for the Detroit Free Press, served as moderator.
Jazz Symposium Panelists:
"Panelists Introductions"
Geri Allen, multiple award-winning jazz pianist
Dr. John Edward Hasse, Curator of American Music at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History
Al Pryor, Vice President for Artists and Repertoire for Mack Avenue Records
A.B. Spellman, Jr., author, poet, critic and lecturer
Rodney Whitaker, Music Director of the DSO’s Civic Jazz Youth Ensembles
The following are highlights of the panel discussion moderated by Mark Stryker. Topics included the future of jazz, education, technology/media and race.
Question 1:
How Do We Weave a New fabric for Jazz?" Response: Dr. John E. Hasse
Response: A.B. Spellman
Response: Rodney Whitaker
Response: Al Pryor
Response: Branford Marsalis
Response: Geri Allen
Question 2:
"How Can Cultural Institutions Help Revitalize and Increase Their Efforts in Support of Jazz?" Response: A.B. Spellman
Response: Dr. John E. Hasse
Response: Branford Marsalis
Response: Rodney Whitaker
Interjection: Mark Stryker and Dr. Hasse
Response: A.B. Spellman
"How Do We Reconnect To the African-American Community?"
Response: Rodney Whitaker and Al Pryor For an upcoming schedule of Detroit Symphony Orchestra events and information, call (313) 576-5111, or visit http://www.detroitsymphony.com/
Interview 7 of 7
"Looking Ahead"
Jim Nicholson, Chairman of the Board
Anne Parsons, President and Executive Director
Interview conducted by Charles Greenwell
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Interview 6 of 7
"Philanthropy in the Arts"
Peter D. Cummings, Chairman Emeritus and Vice Chairman, Development
Interview conducted by Charles Greenwell
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Interview 5 of 7
"Engaging Audiences"
Ross Binnie, VP Sales and Service
Robert Stiles, Principal Librarian
Kendra Whitlock, Director of Pops and Specials
Interview conducted by Charles Greenwell
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Interview 4 of 7
"Educational Commitment"
Sharon Sparrow, Flutist, Detroit Symphony Orchestra
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Interveiw 3 of 7
"The Sound of the Detroit Symphony"
Peter Oundjian, Principal Guest Conductor and Artistic Advisor
Interview conducted by Charles Greenwell
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Interview 2 of 7
"Artistic Excellence and Diversity"
Thomas Wilkins, Resident Conductor
Conducted by Charles Greenwell
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Interview 1 of 7
"A Memorable Season"
Jim Nicholson, Chairman of the Board
Anne Parsons, President and Executive Director
Interview conducted by Charles Greenwell
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Behind the scenes look at opening night at Orchestra Hall
Recorded September 5, 2006
Ever wonder what it takes to put on a season at the DSO? …Or what goes on behind the scenes to make Opening Night extra festive? …Tune in to this Podcast to hear from members of the DSO and staff, who will describe what’s in store this weekend, in their own words!
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