Missouri Symphony Explained

Missouri Symphony Orchestra
Founded:1970
Concert Hall:Missouri Theatre
Music Director:Wilbur Lin

The Missouri Symphony Orchestra is an American symphony orchestra based in Columbia, Missouri. Founded in 1970 as the Missouri Symphony Society the professional orchestra brings symphonic classics, pops, and guest artist to Mid-Missouri.[1] The orchestra is best known for its "Hot Summer Nights" music series. Other annual events include the Symphony of Toys, Young People's Concert, and Joy of Music Summer camp.[2] The Symphony also performs around Missouri including the Lake of the Ozarks.[3]

History

From its founding in 1970 to 1998 the orchestra was conducted by Hugo Vianello. In 2000, Kirk Trevor became music director. Trevor's final season is 2021.[4] [5] Taiwanese-American conductor Wilbur Lin was appointed the Music Director Designate in 2022 and assumed the role in 2023.[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Our History. Missouri Symphony Society. themosy.org. July 6, 2021.
  2. Web site: Missouri Symphony Society. City of Columbia. como.gov. July 6, 2021.
  3. News: Missouri Symphony Returns to Ozark Amphitheater. lakenewsonline.com. June 16, 2021. July 6, 2021.
  4. News: Schloesser. Paul. Missouri Symphony director to step down after 21 years, effective July 31. Columbia Missourian. February 9, 2021. July 6, 2021.
  5. Web site: Missouri Symphony director to step down after 21 years as conductor. Mazur. Joy. Columbia Missourian. Columbia, Missouri. July 8, 2022. July 10, 2021.
  6. News: Danielsen. Aarik. Wilbur Lin named third music director in Missouri Symphony history. August 13, 2022. October 27, 2022 . Columbia Daily Tribune. Columbia, Missouri.

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