With a nod to the past, and an eye toward the future, the Omaha Symphony announced details of its diverse and vibrant centennial season, celebrating 100 years of music in Omaha, and a year-long swan song for Music Director Thomas Wilkins, who will retire from the position at the close of the season.
Special guest artists include cellist Yo-Yo Ma, pianist André Watts, and jazz saxophonist Branford Marsalis, the Omaha premiere of several new works, the return of popular groups like Pink Martini and the Doo Wop Project, and a free community concert at Turner Park to kick off the season.
Anwar Nasir, (Vice President, Marketing & Communications) and Dani Meier, (Vice President of Artistic Administration and symphony bass player) joined Mike Hogan at the KIOS-FM studios to share the exciting news around the centennial celebration.
Wilkins, who has helmed the Omaha Symphony since 2005, will retire at the close of the 2020/2021 season. He is the longest-serving music director in the organization’s history. A search for his replacement is underway.
“In my final year as the Omaha Symphony’s artistic leader, it is a joy to showcase the incredible talent and unmatched versatility of this orchestra,” added Music Director Thomas Wilkins. “What an honor it is to invite world-renowned guest artists and friends to share our stage and join in celebrating this milestone season and the great community we call home.”
More information can be found at www.omahasymphony.org
