News Archive

Utah Symphony Orchestra

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2024

May 6, 2024

The suggestion that the 45-year-old Abravanel Hall could be demolished or altered has led the Utah Symphony musicians to act! Click here to sign the online petition "Save Abravanel Hall,” which has attracted more than 3,400 signatures within the first 24 hours, and more than 10,000 people having signed it within days later.

2023

Aug 6, 2023

This month the Utah Symphony will embark upon a Music Elevated: Forever Mighty State Tour that will celebrate Utah’s cultural history and breathtaking landscapes, bringing performances to rural locations throughout the state. Read more here.

2022

Dec 9, 2022

David Robertson will join the 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. Read more here.

Mar 29, 2022

Utah Symphony’s 2022-23 season will be the final one for their music director Thierry Fischer. Read more here.

Mar 9, 2022

Utah Symphony announces their summer 2022 Deer Valley Music Festival season. Read more here.

2021

Dec 13, 2021

Utah Symphony to perform orchestral epic, inspired by Utah’s beauty, outside Zion National Park. Read more here.

Jul 24, 2021

The Utah Symphony will perform at a ceremony to mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Read more here.

Jul 10, 2021

Utah Symphony and Opera go full steam ahead. Read more here.

Jul 5, 2021

This summer the Utah Symphony performs 25 live concerts in 12 cities throughout their state. Read more here.

Jun 20, 2021

Utah Symphony heads outdoors for the return of its community concert series. Read more here.

Jun 5, 2021

Utah Symphony releases summer 2021 concert schedule. Read more here.

May 30, 2021

Utah Symphony will perform near state's natural wonders in August. Read more here.

Mar 24, 2021

Utah Symphony announces 2021-22 season, begins in September. Read more here.

Mar 17, 2021

Utah Opera announces 2021-22 season; will feature productions canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more here.

Feb 27, 2021

Utah Symphony & Utah Opera to resume live performances. Read more here.

2020

Dec 7, 2020

Click here to read ICSOM Governing Board member Keith Carrick’s article No economic recovery without an arts recovery from The Salt Lake Tribune.

Nov 21, 2020

Click here to see how the Utah Symphony safely returned to the stage.

Oct 25, 2020

Utah Symphony/Utah Opera announces fall 2020 digital streaming schedule. Read more here.

Oct 2, 2020

How scientific study helped Utah Symphony open its season. Read more here.

Sep 17, 2020

Utah Symphony begins a new season with a new CEO and new challenges from COVID-19. Read more here.

Sep 2, 2020

Utah Symphony and Utah Opera will start the fall with shorter programs and smaller audiences. Read more here.

Sep 1, 2020

Utah Symphony performs virtual duets with Haitian youth. Read more here.

Sep 1, 2020

Utah Symphony musicians premiere a work on video to support Black Lives Matter. Read more here.

Aug 21, 2020

Musicians of the Utah Symphony are holding their first live concert since March. Read more here.

Jun 28, 2020

The Utah Symphony presents two world premieres performed from home. Read more here.

Jun 28, 2020

Nashville Symphony Chief Operating Officer Steven Brosvik named President & CEO of the Utah Symphony. Read more here.

May 24, 2020

Utah Symphony releases world premiere of Augusta Read Thomas' Fanfare of Hope and Solidarity. Read more here.

May 21, 2020

Utah Symphony marks its 80th anniversary with a virtual celebration. Read more here.

May 14, 2020

Utah Symphony postpones their six-week Deer Valley Music Festival in Park City. Read more here.

Apr 15, 2020

Coronavirus has kept them at home, but the Utah Symphony musicians continue to play. Read more here.

Apr 1, 2020

Utah Symphony furloughs its musicians while waiting for coronavirus relief. Read more here.

Mar 26, 2020

Utah Symphony suspends performances through May 23. Read more here.

2019

Nov 4, 2019

Utah Symphony presents America’s Wonders in 3D, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Zion National Park. Read more here.

Sep 30, 2019

Utah Symphony President/CEO Paul Meecham announces his resignation. Read more here.

May 27, 2019

Thierry Fischer, Utah Symphony’s music director since 2009, will step down in 2022. Read more here.

Apr 1, 2019

Utah Symphony And Utah Opera Commemorate 150th Anniversary Of Transcontinental Railroad. Read more here.

Mar 11, 2019

Utah Symphony musicians hold fundraiser for Haitian Orchestra Institute. Read more here.