Symphonic Highlights

Above, Violinist Karen Gomyo and guest conductor Brett Mitchell

At right, Music Director Designate Robert Spano with pianist Jeremy Denk

The 2020-2021 season included 7 symphonic concerts and 4 pops concerts at Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium. The orchestra performed smaller programs with an orchestra size of 40 musicians or less to allow for social distancing on stage.

Highlights of the symphonic season included two concerts by Music Director Designate Robert Spano featuring violinist Stefan Jackiw and pianist Jeremy Denk. FWSO Principal Clarinetist Stanislav Chernyshev dazzled audiences with his performance of Copland’s Clarinet Concerto conducted by guest conductor Nicole Paiement. Music Director Laureate Miguel HarthBedoya closed out the symphonic season with performances of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with Bella Hristova as violin soloist.

FWSO Principal Clarinetist Stanislav Chernyshev