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Jaap van Zweden

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    January 30, 2012

    Dirk Nowitzki Announces Musical America Conductor of the Year, Jaap van Zweden

    The Dallas Symphony Orchestra's Musical Director Jaap van Zweden is a powerhouse. He was recently named Musical America Conductor of the Year 2012 -- a first for our fair city. While it was advertised that Mayor Mike Rawlings and "other surprise Dallas-area notables" would gather to celebrate his a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 9, 2011

    On Heels of Report About Pending Insolvency, Dallas Symphony Announces New "Action Plan"

    ​I was about to write up a little something about the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's "new business plan," announced via press release moments ago, when I espied this report from KERA's Jerome Weeks, which says that the DSO will tap out its line of credit by February at the latest and is nearing insol ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2011

    Bill Lively, Citing Health Concerns, Steps Down as Dallas Symphony Prez Before He Begins

    Photo by Patrick MichelsLively said in January, "What happens in this building with this orchestra can redefine how we define Dallas."​Only four months ago we were at the Meyerson when Roger Staubach and Tom Leppert gleefully introduced Bill Lively as the incoming president and CEO of the Dallas S ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 21, 2011

    Before DSO Heads to Carnegie Hall, An Invite to a Recording Session at the Meyerson

    Speaking of the arts (and, in the comments, affordable tickets)  ...The Dallas Symphony Orchestra sends word this morning that the DSO's heading to Carnegie Hall on May 11, where, as part of the first-ever Spring for Music fest, the orchestra will perform for the 11th time -- its first with mus ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2011

    Dallas Symphony Orchestra Rounds Out All-Star Roster with New President Bill Lively

    Photos by Patrick MichelsNew DSO president Bill Lively leaves it all on the field.Fans of music and mimosas huddled up in the Meyerson Symphony Center foyer for a very special mystery announcement this morning -- and with Roger Staubach and Mayor Tom Leppert slated to make an appearance, and with th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 18, 2010

    The DSO's Looking to Raise $50 Million. Turns Out, It's Already Almost Halfway There.

    ​It's been no secret that the Dallas Symphony Orchestra could use a little classical gas right now, following a season that left the DSO with what some guesstimated to be a seven-figure deficit, a few high-profile last-minute cancellations and chief operating officer Paul Stewart taking the presid ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 9, 2010

    Jaap It Up

    ​It's been no secret that the Dallas Symphony Orchestra could use a little classical gas right now, following a season that left the DSO with what some guesstimated to be a seven-figure deficit, a few high-profile last-minute cancellations and chief operating officer Paul Stewart taking the presid ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2010

    Some DPD (and DSO) News & Notes While We Play a Little Early-Morning Catch-Up

    ​Between the weather and the Rosh a few things fell through the cracks yesterday. Like, oh, former FBI agent Terence Hart's report to City Manager Mary Suhm concerning the funeral procession for Dallas Police Chief David Brown's son. City Hall sent the 11-page doc, and Suhm's accompanying memo, la ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 28, 2009

    Jaap Van Zweden, a "Face to Watch"

    ​Says one baton-lovin' Friend of Unfair Park, Dallas Symphony Orchestra music director Jaap van Zweden received some early New Year's best-wishes courtesy the Los Angeles Times, which named him a classical-music "face to watch" in the coming year. Writes Mark Swed of the conductor unknown to local ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 16, 2009

    Yes, But Will Quad Pi Perform?

    ​Unfair Park's about to get a new down-the-street neighbor, as evidenced by this coming-soon banner I espied on the drive to work this morning. And, no, this is not the Hot Klub reunion scheduled for October 9 -- though, funny thing, it's but blocks down Maple Avenue from Mark Lee's old Hondo Aven ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 21, 2009

    Songs in the Grass

    ​Unfair Park's about to get a new down-the-street neighbor, as evidenced by this coming-soon banner I espied on the drive to work this morning. And, no, this is not the Hot Klub reunion scheduled for October 9 -- though, funny thing, it's but blocks down Maple Avenue from Mark Lee's old Hondo Aven ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 23, 2009

    Symphonic Soiree

    ​Unfair Park's about to get a new down-the-street neighbor, as evidenced by this coming-soon banner I espied on the drive to work this morning. And, no, this is not the Hot Klub reunion scheduled for October 9 -- though, funny thing, it's but blocks down Maple Avenue from Mark Lee's old Hondo Aven ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 8, 2009

    A Musical Toast

    Get Euro with the DSO's New Year celebration

  • Blogs

    October 7, 2008

    Working with the DSO Has Exceeded Jaap van Zweden's Expectations

    Get Euro with the DSO's New Year celebration

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2008

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