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The Spokane Symphony's new music director might live in Scotland, but he's excited to embrace the 'unabashed enthusiasm' of an American audience
Thu, Jul 4, 2019 FeaturesBy Dan Nailen On James Lowe's visit to guest conduct the Spokane Symphony and interview to be its next music director, a snowstorm nearly killed the trip. Rather than deter the Edinburgh, Scotland, resident from the job an ocean and full length
Read ArticleSpokane Symphony names James Lowe as next music director
Wed, Jun 26, 2019 FeaturesBy Azaria Podplesky James Lowe is the eighth conductor in the Spokane Symphony’s 74-year history. His first concert with the symphony will be season opener “Masterworks 1: American Rhythms” on Sept. 14 and 15 at the Fox.
Read ArticleBoxer Chauncy Welliver to join Mateusz Wolski in ‘M Show: Percussion Edition’
Thu, May 16, 2019 FeaturesBoxer Chauncy “The Hillyard Hammer” Welliver was a little dumbfounded when he heard Spokane Symphony concertmaster Mateusz Wolski’s pitch. Wolski, organizing his next “M Show,” which combines music, comedy and science, wanted Welliver t
Read ArticleAfter 15 years, Eckart Preu sets down his Spokane Symphony baton
Sun, Apr 28, 2019 FeaturesIn his 15 years as music director of the Spokane Symphony, Eckart Preu has come into his own, establishing himself on and off stage as a talented conductor and capable leader. But back in 2004, when Preu was a music director finalist, h
Read ArticleMusical sampler: Pink Martini returns to Spokane’s Fox theater, and the conga line forms at the back
Fri, Apr 26, 2019 FeaturesFor Pink Martini, there’s always a little bit of nostalgia involved in coming back to the Lilac City to perform with the Spokane Symphony. It’s been 21 years since Portland’s “little orchestra” first trekked to Eastern Washington to pla
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