The Jacksonville Symphony’s First Pride Night: Celebrating Love Through Music

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The Jacksonville Symphony’s First Pride Night: Celebrating Love Through Music Written by Sara Albertelli, Engagement and Communications Manager Partnering With JASMYN On May 26, 2022, the Jacksonville Symphony will conclude its Symphony In 60 series for the 2021/22 season by hosting its first ever Pride Night. The Symphony will partner with JASMYN, an organization dedicated to promoting the empowerment of … Read More

Nickel for Your Thoughts: Mozart’s Groundbreaker

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In his own words, Vice President & Artistic Administrator Tony Nickle shares what he believes to be the high points of the program, “Mozart’s Groundbreaker,” but with a little edge and humor for good measure.  Mozart, Haydn & Tarik O’Regan This weekend’s program features the two greatest Classical (capital C) composers in history – Franz Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus … Read More

Composer Highlight: Tarik O’Regan

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Digital Marketing Manager Nicholas V. Hall shares what he believes to be an important part of orchestral repertoire: new music with living composers. By speaking directly to the artists of today, we learn what it means to be a living composer.  Composer Highlight: Tarik O’Regan “Write for your peers: people around you, people you know, people studying with you, friends … Read More

Composer Highlight: Carlos Simon

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Digital Marketing Manager Nicholas V. Hall shares what he believes to be an important part of orchestral repertoire: new music with living composers. By speaking directly to the artists of today, we learn what it means to be a living composer.  Composer Highlight: Carlos Simon “Define your own success.” “New Music” is not something often associated with symphonic orchestral performances. … Read More

Nickel for Your Thoughts: An All American Program

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In his own words, Vice President & Artistic Administrator Tony Nickle shares what he believes to be the high points of the program, “Appalachian Spring,” but with a little edge and humor for good measure.  An All-American Program “…embracing the wonderfully unique aspects that give people a sense of common identity.“ It’s been a shocking and tragic week on the … Read More

Composer Highlight: Jesse Monkman

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Digital Marketing Manager Nicholas V. Hall shares what he believes to be an important part of orchestral repertoire: new music with living composers. By speaking directly to the artists of today, we learn what it means to be a living composer.  Composer Highlight: Jesse Monkman “Write what connects to you personally. That will be your most authentic musical contribution.” “New … Read More

From the Metropolitan Opera to Jacoby Symphony Hall; La Bohème with Gabriella Reyes and Gregory Keller

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From the Metropolitan Opera to Jacoby Symphony Hall La Bohème with Gabriella Reyes and Gregory Keller Three months. That is all that remains on the countdown for the Jacksonville Symphony to showcase its largest production of the season: Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème. Since its premiere in 1896, performing arts stages across the world have captivated audiences with its narrative that beautifully presents the many faces of love. We follow young artists who learn lessons about passion, joy, sacrifice, and everything in-between. The performances will be … Read More