Courtney Lewis, Music Director of the Jacksonville Symphony On April 12 and 14, the Jacksonville Symphony will stage our biggest production of the season, our “symphonically-staged” opera, which this year is Georges Bizet’s beloved and ever-relevant Carmen. For those of you who haven’t attended one of these operas before, Jacoby Symphony Hall is transformed into an opera house with a … Read More
Jacksonville Symphony Newsletter | January/February 2024 Issue
In this issue of the Symphony’s newsletter, we speak with returning pianist Conrad Tao about the Symphony’s celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and acclaimed composer Courtney Bryan about her upcoming Jacksonville Symphony commission. We also share a special moment when Music Director Courtney Lewis met previous Music Director John Canarina and celebrate Black History Month, … Read More
Jacksonville Symphony gears up for season
Courtney Lewis, Music Director of the Jacksonville Symphony The summer months are some of my favorites of the year. Ironically, time away from the Symphony gives me the opportunity to learn new music and absorb all the scores for the coming season. What the audience hears at a concert is like the tip of the iceberg: most of the preparation … Read More
Jazz, ‘Carmen,’ ‘E.T.’ part of upcoming Jacksonville Symphony season
Steven B. Libman, President & CEO The 2022/23 season at the Jacksonville Symphony just concluded with the thrilling energy and virtuosity of pianist Conrad Tao as he performed Sergei Prokofiev’s famous Third Piano Concerto. Having also featured Dmitri Shostakovich’s Tenth Symphony, this finale marked the perfect exclamation point on a remarkable season. Now, we are turning our sights toward the … Read More
22-23 Newsletter May-June
In this issue of the Symphony’s newsletter, we share exciting news about the Jacksonville Symphony’s 2023/24 Season and all of the boundless possibilities in store. You’ll also learn about Music Director Courtney Lewis travelling abroad to Paris to conduct The Dante Project and five Symphony musicians who have been granted tenure. On top of it all, we spoke with Florida … Read More
The Jacksonville Symphony Casts Operatic Enchantment With ‘The Magic Flute’
Courtney Lewis, Music Director of the Jacksonville Symphony, Haskell Endowed Chair On April 28 and 30, the Jacksonville Symphony will present one of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s most beloved and famous operas, “The Magic Flute.” The two performances will be the culmination of several years of planning and preparation, and the Symphony’s largest production of the season. This is the story … Read More
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With clear artistic vision, subtle musicality and innovative programming, Courtney Lewis has established himself as one of his generation’s most talented conductors. The 2021/22 season marks his seventh as music director of the Jacksonville Symphony.
Jacksonville Symphony Extends Contract with Music Director Courtney Lewis
Jacksonville Symphony Extends Contract with Music Director Courtney Lewis The Jacksonville Symphony proudly announces that Courtney Lewis, Music Director, and the Board of Directors have agreed to extend his contract through June 30, 2027. Lewis has served as the Jacksonville Symphony’s Music Director since 2015, a position permanently endowed by Haskell in 2009. This will be his third contract … Read More
22-23 Newsletter Sep-Oct
As the Jacksonville Symphony kicks off the 2022/23 season, we are excited to launch our first, bi-monthly newsletter where you’ll find exciting announcements and behind-the-scenes stories and get to know the Symphony staff. In this issue, we caught up with Music Director Courtney Lewis, Principal Tubist James Jenkins and spoke with a volunteer usher as she begins her 29th season … Read More
Watch, Listen and Read
Watch, Listen & ReadWatch From behind-the-scenes content to guest artist interviews and live-streamed performances, the Jacksonville Symphony’s YouTube Channel provides a unique look into the music you love.View some of the Symphony’s most recent videos and live-streamed performances here or view the Symphony’s entire video library by visiting the link below. Be sure to subscribe to receive updates when new … Read More