Letter from the President & CEO

Happy New Year! On behalf of all of us at the FWSO, we hope you had a happy and enjoyable Holiday break, and are looking forward to the year ahead.

Last fall, our new Music Director Robert Spano made his official debut with the FWSO, and conducted a series of critically acclaimed concerts featuring a wide range of repertoire. Maestro Spano also made his debut on the Chamber Music series at the Kimbell Art Museum, performing works of Brahms and a song cycle of his own composition with mezzo-soprano Kelley O’Connor. In February of this year, we welcome our new Principal Guest Conductor Kevin John Edusei for his debut with the FWSO, in anticipation of his two weekends of performances on the Symphonic series in 2023-2024. I cannot imagine two more gifted conductors leading this magnificent orchestra, who both possess the artistic vision and broad experience to take the FWSO to new heights. It is an exciting season for the FWSO!

In January, we will announce the 2023-2024 season, which continues our emphasis on extraordinary guest artists and conductors, more theatrical and visual experiences, important new artistic collaborations, and world premieres. We will also continue to feature our own exceptional musicians as soloists with the orchestra. This month, I am especially pleased to welcome the eminent conductor Dame Jane Glover for her FWSO debut. Then, headlining our gala in February will be one of the finest artists performing today, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, in a program conducted by Maestro Spano.

On our Pops series, we will continue to bring you guest performances by outstanding solo artists and ensembles. We are expanding our popular movie series, and adding more frequent performances of video game music and immersive experiences to our programming. We will also continue to present our Chamber Music series at the Kimbell Art Museum, featuring Maestro Spano and members of our orchestra.

We look forward to seeing you at the Symphony!

Yours sincerely,

Keith Cerny, Ph.D. President and CEO