Oundjian will conduct a program built around the showpiece of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. Heating up the program, and the stage as they say, will be traveling piano star Hélène Grimaud, who will solo on Brahms’ First Piano Concerto. The fresh notes come from “Fate Now Conquers,” a recent work by of-the-moment composer Carlos Simon.
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma is among the celebrity musicians who will play with the Colorado Symphony next season. Jason Bell, provided by the Colorado Symphony. Strategy is what is all about, really. Members of the leadership team, all very experienced in the field, know the challenges of the job well. Soprano Renee Fleming sings with the Colorado Symphony in 2024. Andrew Eccles, provided by the Colorado Symphony.
In an interview, he talked a great deal about organizational flexibility and audience responsiveness, both things that the orchestra needs right now. His time on stage made him sensitive to the values of the musicians, he said, and he promises to keep their needs center stage.