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Meet the Cast of Tosca

a square with six headshots in two rows. the word Tosca is on top, with a knife
3/16/2024

Introducing the stars of the Kalamazoo Symphony's production of Tosca

Tags: Opera, tosca

A World Premiere for Kalamazoo

Branford Marsalis
3/13/2024

Legendary musician Branford Marsalis composes new work: "Kalamazoo Suite"

Tags: masterworks, World Premiere

A Symphony of Defiance

Dmitri Shostakovich
3/13/2024

Dmitri Shostakovich's powerful Fifth Symphony is brimming with defiance

Tags: masterworks

A Concerto of Resilience

Paul Wittgenstein
3/12/2024

Ravel's Piano Concerto for the Left Hand

Tags: masterworks

Paul Wittgenstein | Inspiration Through Music

Paul Wittgenstein Piano
3/12/2024

Meet Austrian Pianist Paul Wittgenstein

Tags: Concerts, masterworks

From Canvas to Composition

Older woman with white hair stands against a stone wall
2/21/2024

Learn about how composer Thea Musgrave was inspired by a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art!

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To San Fran...And Back Again!

1/31/2024

Meet the newest KSO team member!

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Kalamazoo Symphony Honors the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Honor the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through Music. Sunday, January 2
1/12/2024

On Sunday, Jan. 21, the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra (KSO) shares the stage with members of the Kalamazoo arts community in a concert honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Through the pieces on this program, the KSO and community partners reflect together to bring Dr. King’s vision to life through music. The concert will feature a side-by-side performance with Kalamazoo Junior Symphony Orchestra students and the combined choruses of Kalamazoo Central and Loy Norrix High Schools.

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23/24 Jane Rooks Ross & Barry Ross Youth Soloist Competition Winner

Young pianist sits on a piano bench turned away from the piano keys.
11/13/2023

Pianist Isaac Sandelin wins 23/24 Youth Soloist Competition

Tags: Music Education, youth solo