all good things… May 22, 2008
Posted by Charles Noble in : music, the orchestra world, add a comment…must come to an end, and so, today is the last day of work for us at the Oregon Symphony until the 2008-2009 season begins in late August. Fittingly, tonight’s concert is a thank you to all of our hard working donors and volunteers who have helped to keep the OSO in business for yet another season (no small feat for any orchestra) and have made our performances worthwhile by being enthusiastic audiences and supporters. It’s also fitting that the major work of the program, Bruckner’s mighty Fourth Symphony, is being performed side-by-side with members of the Portland Youth Philharmonic. Their youth, energy, and virtuosity is fun to be on stage with, and it’s nice to share the end of the season with them.
Portland Youth Philharmonic appoints new music director April 1, 2008
Posted by Charles Noble in : News, conducting, music, the orchestra world, youth orchestras, 1 comment so far
Conductor David Hattner has been appointed as the fifth conductor and music director of the Portland Youth Phiharmonic, known as America’s first established youth orchestra, founded in 1924.
Hattner’s first musical career was as a professional clarinetist, and his positions have included the Princeton Symphony, Cascade Music Festival Orchestra, New Jersey Opera Theater and the Key West Symphony Orchestra.
As a conductor, Hattner has worked with many professional ensembles, including the Brooklyn Symphony and Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra.
You can find a complete press release here, which includes additional biographical information.
