Richardson Symphony Orchestra - Portraits in Music

Richardson Symphony Orchestra - Portraits in Music

Join RSO Music Director and Conductor Clay Couturiaux and co-host Ross Sivertsen for behind-the-scenes conversations with guest artists and performances of the Richardson Symphony Orchestra.

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February 24, 2024 41 mins

Join us in conversation with Charles Eisemann and Eliane Menzel, winner of the 2024 Ann & Charles Eisemann International Young Artists Competition. In our first segment, Maestro Couturiaux and podcast producer Ross Sivertsen dive into the heart of the March 2nd "Stars of the Future" Concert as we explore the intricacies and inspirations behind two monumental works that showcase the depth and diversity of classical music. In ...

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In conversation with Gary Cogill, longtime film critic at WFAA. Maestro Couturiaux, Executive Director Laurie Garvie, and Producer Ross Sivertsen explore some of Hollywood's most iconic characters and the musical geniuses who brought them to life. 

Our February 3rd Concert - "A Night at the Movies: Good Vs. Evil" will take you on an exciting journey From Bernard Herrmann's "Psycho" to the deep-sea horror of John Williams' "Jaws" to...

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Special Holiday Edition of 'Portraits in Music':

Join Maestro Couturiaux and Ross Sivertsen in a fun-filled episode in conversation with David Lovrien, Kat Glaze, and Rick Holt of 5 Second Rule. Experience the magic as they perform with the Richardson Symphony Orchestra in their final performance as 5 Second Rule before they become Skyland. Visit Skyland Official for more!

 

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Join us for an exciting episode of Portraits in Music where we chat with Nicholas Bardonnay of Westwater Arts about the American Landscapes Concert on November 4th.

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In this episode, RSO President and Executive Director Laurie Garvie joins us as we chat about the RSO's 62nd season opening, welcoming guest artist Lara St. John.

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In this episode we are joined by RSO President and Executive Director Laurie Garvie, as we chat about the RSO's 61st season finale welcoming guest artist Joyce Yang, 2005 Van Cliburn Silver Medalist.

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Join us as Maestro Couturiaux chats with Capathia Jenkins and Aisha de Haas as we talk about the February 4th concert Fascinating Rhythm.

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Join us as Maestro Couturiaux chats with RSO’s concertmaster Elisabeth Adkins and principal violist Susan Dubois about the upcoming November 5th concert featuring pieces by London-born composer Anna Clyne, Mozart’s most masterful example of a hybrid symphony plus concerto, and concluding with the most famous opening notes in all of classical music when the orchestra performs Beethoven’s exhilarating and monumental Fifth Symphony.

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It's a new season! Please tune in to hear Maestro Clay Couturiaux, Executive Director Laurie Garvie, and Producer Ross Sivertsen discuss the 61st Season of the Richardson Symphony Orchestra.

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Join us as Maestro Couturiaux and Ross Sivertsen chat with Van Cliburn gold medalist Jon Nakamatsu and RSO Concertmaster Elisabeth Adkins in preparation for our Season Finale Concert on Saturday, April 23rd!

 

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We are so excited about the RSO February 5th Concert - "A Texas Tribute" with the "Texas Country Reporter" team, Bob and Kelli Phillips. Join us as Maestro Couturiaux and Ross Sivertsen chat with TCR producer Mike Snyder, composer/arranger David Lovrien and his wife, Grace, about the origins of the "Texas Tribute" project and background on David's compositions and arrangements for the program.

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As we start the holiday season, join Maestro Couturiaux, Executive Director Laurie Garvie, and Producer Ross Sivertsen in this episode of "Portraits in Music" as we talk about holiday music and the upcoming holiday program on December 4th with Ian Gill, Music and Artistic Director of the Richardson Community Chorale.

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This episode of "Portraits in Music," features the RSO's principle clarinetist Kwanghoon Yi. Join Maestro Clay Couturiaux, Executive Director Laurie Garvie and Ross Sivertsen as they chat with Kwanghoon about growing up as a musician in Seoul, South Korea; the November 6th Concert featuring Kwanghoon playing the Mozart Clarinet Concerto; and we endi the podcast with Maestro Couturiaux walking through the background of Strauss' Le B...

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In this episode of "Portraits in Music," Maestro Clay Couturiaux, Executive Director Laurie Garvie and Ross Sivertsen chat about the 60th Anniversary of the symphony, and the season opener. We also have a great conversation with our guest artist Will Hagen.

 

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In this episode of "Portraits in Music," Maestro Clay Couturiaux, RSO Executive Director Laurie Garvie, and Ross Sivertsen continue their conversation with composer Dr. Kirsten Soriano Broberg about her composition, Creation, written for the RSO to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the symphony, and the season opener.

Over the next several episodes we will chat with Maestro Couturiaux, and Dr. Broberg, about the creative process as...

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In this episode of "Portraits in Music," Maestro Clay Couturiaux, RSO Executive Director Laurie Garvie, and Ross Sivertsen chat with Composer Dr. Kirsten Soriano Broberg. Dr Broberg has been commissioned by the RSO to write a composition to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the symphony, and the season opener.

Over the next several episodes we will chat with Maestro Couturiaux, and Dr. Broberg, about the creative process as her wor...

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In this episode of "Portraits in Music," Maestro Clay Couturiaux, RSO Executive Director Laurie Garvie, and Ross Sivertsen chat about the symphony's season finale concert on April 17th; stay tuned all the way to the end where we have a surprise interview with guest artist and Van Cliburn Competition Bronze Medalist Daniel Hsu.

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In this episode of "Portraits in Music," Maestro Clay Couturiaux, RSO Executive Director Laurie Garvie, and Ross Sivertsen chat about the symphony's March 6th concert featuring the works of Haydn, Walker, & Beethoven with Solomon Ge, winner of the Ann & Charles Eisemann International Young Artists Competition.

 

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In this episode of "Portraits in Music," Maestro Clay Couturiaux, RSO Executive Director Laurie Garvie, and Ross Sivertsen chat about the symphony's February 6th Concert - The Great American Road Trip.

 

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In this episode of "Portraits in Music," Maestro Clay Couturiaux and Ross Sivertsen talk about the symphony's December 5th Holidays Classic Concert with guest soloists Nicole Van Every and Will Hughes.

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