He conducts from the heart, forging a
profound connection with his musicians
that shines through both onstage and off.
He both embodies and exudes the excellence
and enthusiasm that has long distinguished
the DSO’s artistry.
A
jazz aficionado and amateur chef, Jader
is excited to immerse himself in Detroit’s
rich jazz scene and to explore his new
second city with his wife Lidia—also
a clarinetist—and their two children,
who play trumpet and trombone. But above
all, he can’t wait to make more extraordinary
music with the DSO musicians he has already
established close relationships with.
It’s an opportunity that, like the
picture on the cover of a book that once
caught his attention as a boy, was love
at first sight.
About
the DSO
The most accessible orchestra
on the planet, the acclaimed Detroit Symphony
Orchestra is known for trailblazing performances,
collaborations with the world’s foremost
musical artists, and a deep connection
to its city. As a community-supported
orchestra, generous giving by individuals
and institutions at all levels drives
the continued success and growth of the
institution. Italian conductor Jader Bignamini
was named the DSO’s next music director
in January 2020, beginning with the 2020-2021
season. Conductor Leonard Slatkin recently
concluded an acclaimed decade-long tenure
at the helm and now serves as the DSO’s
Music Director Laureate, endowed by the
Kresge Foundation. Celebrated conductor,
arranger, and trumpeter Jeff Tyzik is
the orchestra’s Principal Pops Conductor,
while the outstanding trumpeter and composer
Terence Blanchard holds the Fred A. and
Barbara M. Erb Jazz Creative Director
Chair.
Making
its home at historic Orchestra Hall within
the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music
Center, the DSO offers a performance schedule
that features Classical, PNC Pops, Paradise
Jazz, and Young People’s Family Concert
series. One of America’s most acoustically
perfect concert halls, Orchestra Hall
will celebrate its centennial in 2019-2020
with special programming and events, a
commemorative book written by former Detroit
Free Press music critic Mark Stryker,
a documentary series produced by Detroit
Public Television, a two-site exhibition
created in collaboration with the Detroit
Historical Society, and more. Learn more
about the centennial at dso.org/centennial.
In
addition to performances in Orchestra
Hall, the DSO presents the William Davidson
Neighborhood Concert Series in seven metro
area venues, as well as a robust schedule
of eclectic multi-genre performances in
its mid-size venue The Cube, constructed
and curated with support from Peter D.
& Julie F. Cummings. A dedication
to broadcast innovation began in 1922,
when the DSO became the first orchestra
in the world to present a radio broadcast
and continues today with the free Live
from Orchestra Hall webcast series, which
also reaches tens of thousands of children
with the Classroom Edition expansion.
With growing attendance and unwavering
philanthropic support from the people
of Detroit, the DSO actively pursues a
mission to embrace and inspire individuals,
families, and communities through unsurpassed
musical experiences.
As
the world turns so does the violence, viruses,
government destruction, and the list goes
on. There are those who try to do their
part in correcting the situation with little
result and just keep it all in Prayers.
As I live in Houston, Texas the fourth largest
City in the State and steady growing, along
with the problems. To see and live it everyday
can bring a person to walk lightly and carry
a big stick (gun), just to feel somewhat
safe on the street and in our own homes.
The problem is worldwide and for the ones
out there fighting the battles stay steady
and continue the fight, and for those sitting
by step up and so show some support for
the cause and participate for your community,
City and State.
Celebrate
the vibrant career of early Texas Modernist
Dorothy Hood at the Art Museum of South
Texas. This is the largest collection
of Dorothy’s work to be on exhibition.
