DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCES
2012 COMMUNITY CONCERTS SERIES
PRESENTED BY 7-ELEVEN, INC.
Free Outdoor Performances Serve Large Cross-Sections of Dallas
DALLAS (April 30, 2012) - The Dallas Symphony Orchestra announced today the 2012 Community Concerts Series to begin Wednesday, May 23, with a concert at Paul Quinn College. The series includes four concerts in different Dallas parks, including the popular patriotic celebration at Flagpole Hill on Memorial Day. Associate Conductor Rei Hotoda will lead the DSO in a wide variety of classical favorites for the Dallas community. All of the 2012 Community Concerts are free and open to the public.
"The Community Concerts Series is an integral part of the Dallas Symphony's increasing community outreach efforts. These concerts provide an opportunity to reach potential new audiences and exhibit our commitment to the enrichment of our City," said David Hyslop, interim president and CEO.
In partnership with the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department and the Office of Cultural Affairs, the DSO has been performing outdoor concerts in Dallas area parks for more than 20 years. The 2012 Community Concerts Series is presented by 7-Eleven, Inc. and its 132 stores in the city. Additional support generously provided by ExxonMobil, Ernst & Young LLP, The Ebby Halliday Companies and El Centro College.
The 2012 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Community Concerts Series Schedule
Monday, May 28, 2012 - 8:00 p.m.
Memorial Day Concert & Fireworks Display at Flagpole Hill
8007 Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX 75238
Rain Site: Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas 75201
Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - 8:00 p.m.
Concert at Exall Park
1355 Adair Street, Dallas, TX 75204
Rain Site: Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak, Dallas 75204
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 - 8:00 p.m.
Concert at Kidd Springs Park
711 West Canty Street, Dallas, TX 75208
Rain Site: Kidd Springs Recreation Center 711 West Canty St., Dallas, 75208
Schedule and locations are subject to change. For more information call 214-692-0203 or go to
ABOUT THE DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra, under the leadership of Music Director Jaap van Zweden, presents the finest in classical music at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, regarded as one of the world's premiere concert halls. Maestro van Zweden was named Musical America's Conductor of the Year 2012, reflecting his critically acclaimed work with the DSO and as guest conductor with some of the world's most esteemed orchestras.
As the largest and oldest performing arts organization in the southwest, the Dallas Symphony is committed to inspiring the broadest possible audience. Each year, the orchestra reaches more than 240,000 adults and 60,000 children through performances, educational programs and community outreach initiatives. In the last 25 years, the orchestra has released more than 30 CD recordings; toured Europe four times; and performed in Asia, Mexico, Washington D.C. at the Kennedy Center, and in New York at Carnegie Hall.
In his fourth year with the Dallas Symphony, Maestro van Zweden continues to deliver artistic excellence by bringing prominent and emerging guest soloists and conductors to Dallas, and by programming new works alongside beloved favorites. The DSO's residency at the Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival as well as invitations to prominent events, such as the 2011 Spring for Music Festival at Carnegie Hall, are also elevating the orchestra to national and international prominence.
Founded in 1900, the Dallas Symphony is now a central figure in the Dallas Arts District, the largest of its kind in the nation. The 68-acre district in downtown Dallas is home to multiple museums, parks, and performing arts venues, including the Meyerson Symphony Center.
Multiple Locations (see below for details)
Dallas, TX
United States