DSO partners with Southwest Detroit community for musical experience at St. Hedwig Catholic Church, May 24

Enrico Lopez-Yañez will conduct family-friendly program featuring works by Latin American composers and performances by Ballet Folklorico Moyocoyani Izel

Event is free and open to the public, presented as part of DSO’s Detroit Strategy, a strengthened commitment to the growth and well-being of the City of Detroit

Additional DSO community events planned this summer

Detroit, (May 1, 2023) – The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) continues to contribute to the growth and well-being of the City of Detroit with a musical experience event at St. Hedwig Catholic Church on May 24. Part of the DSO’s Detroit Neighborhood Initiative through the organization’s Detroit Strategy, the event was developed in collaboration with organizations and community members in Southwest Detroit and is free and open to the public.

Led by conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez, the concert will include Charles Gounod’s Hymn to Saint Cecilia (arr. Bela Keler), Gustav Holst’s St. Paul’s Suite, Manuel Penella’s Pasodoble from El gato montés, Teòfilo Àlvarez’s Marinera Trujillana, Astor Piazzolla’s Oblivion (arr. Robert Longfield), Andrés Soto Marín’s Heredia por Media Calle, José Pablo Moncayo’s Huapango (arr. Manuel Enríquez), an arrangement of Vista Alegre by Lopez-Yañez, and performances by Ballet Folklorico Moyocoyani Izel.

The event will take place on Wednesday, May 24 at 7 p.m. at St. Hedwig Catholic Church (3245 Junction Ave, Detroit, MI 48210). This family-friendly event is free and open to the public and no tickets are required. See below for full program information.

The May 24 performance is generously sponsored by the General Motors Corporation, and is presented in partnership with the City of Detroit’s Office of Arts, Culture, and Entrepreneurship

This event follows the success of a previous DSO performance at St. Hedwig Catholic Church in February 2022, which was also conducted by Lopez-Yañez and featured a performance by Ballet Folklorico Moyocoyani Izel.

“We are thrilled to be in our third year of rich collaboration with organizations and residents in Southwest Detroit,” said Karisa Antonio, the DSO’s Director of Social Innovation. “Experiencing the DSO in the beautiful, historic setting of St. Hedwig Church is an incredibly moving experience. As one audience member said after last year’s performance ‘I felt like I was in the gates of heaven!’” 

Throughout the summer, the DSO will also offer additional community programming at locations across Detroit. Events include Chandler Park Sounds of Summer on June 10, Black Panther in Concert on June 24, Clark Park Culture and Arts Festival on July 8, and Chandler Park Community Arts and Music Festival on July 15. Additional DSO summer community events will be announced as they are confirmed. See below for more information and visit dso.org/DNI for the latest list of programming.

2022-2023 SEASON DSO SAFETY POLICIES: The DSO no longer requires audiences to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to attend performances. Masks are optional although strongly recommended at DSO performances, particularly when Wayne County and surrounding communities are in the high or "red" category as defined by the CDC. The DSO asks audience members to do their part to create a safe environment for everyone and encourages those who are not feeling well to stay home.

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DSO AT ST. HEDWIG
Wednesday, May 24 at 7 p.m.
St. Hedwig Catholic Church (3245 Junction Ave, Detroit, MI 48210)
Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductor
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra will present a family-friendly performance led by conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez. The program will feature works from Latin-American composers. The concert is free and open to the public. Sponsored the General Motors Corporation.
Program to include below works, subject to change:
CHARLES GOUNOD (ARR. BELA KELER) Hymn to Saint Cecilia
GUSTAV HOLST St. Paul’s Suite
MANUEL PENELLA Pasodoble from El gato montés
TEÒFILO ÀLVAREZ Marinera Trujillana
ASTOR PIAZZOLLA (ARR. ROBERT LONGFIELD) Oblivion
ANDRÉS SOTO MARÍN Heredia por Media Calle
JOSÉ PABLO MONCAYO (ARR. MANUEL ENRÍQUEZ) Huapango
TRADITIONAL (ARR. ENRICO LOPEZ-YAÑEZ) Vista Alegre

Additional upcoming Detroit Strategy events:

CHANDLER PARK SOUNDS OF SUMMER
Saturday, June 10 at 2:30 p.m.
Located at the old tennis courts near the northwest corner of Frankfort Street and Gray Street
Join the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the Chandler Park Conservancy for our third annual Sounds of Summer Concert—a free, family-friendly performance featuring the music of Detroit artists. Free food and drinks while supplies last.

BLACK PANTHER IN CONCERT
Saturday, June 24 at 3 p.m.
Orchestra Hall
Experience Black Panther in Concert performed by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra through support from the Gilbert Family Foundation. In 2018, Marvel Studios’ Black Panther quickly became a global sensation and cultural phenomenon, showing a new dimension of what Super Hero films could be. Rolling Stone raved, “The film lights up the screen with a full-throttle blast of action and fun. That’s to be expected. But what sneaks up and floors you is the film’s racial conscience and profound, astonishing beauty.” Now you can relive the excitement of T’Challa becoming king and battling Killmonger all while the DSO performs Ludwig Göransson’s Oscar®-winning score live to picture. Please note: this performance is not open to the general public; tickets have been reserved for select DSO and Gilbert Family Foundation community partners. Guests to this performance will enjoy post-concert activities at The Max.

CLARK PARK CULTURE AND ARTS FESTIVAL
Saturday, July 8 at 1 p.m.
Located at the Clark Park Stage (Clark Avenue between Christiancy Street & Vernor Highway)
Relax and enjoy a great lineup of music and dance featuring musicians from the DSO and local artists from Southwest Detroit! Interactive arts workshops and performances from local students run from 1-4 p.m.

CHANDLER PARK COMMUNITY ARTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Saturday, July 15 at 1 p.m.
Located at the old tennis courts near the northwest corner of Frankfort Street and Gray Street 
Join us for the Third Annual Community Arts and Music Festival in Chandler Park. We can't wait to be back for this wonderful community celebration of arts and culture in Chandler Park! Come by from 1-4 p.m. to experience hands-on arts and music-making, food, and performances from DSO musicians and local artists.

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About Detroit Strategy
The DSO’s Detroit Strategy began with two initiatives: Detroit Neighborhood Initiative is a community-driven process of dialogue and planning, resulting in cultural partnerships that enrich the community and musical experiences that align with the priorities of Detroit residents; Detroit Harmony is a scalable and sustainable citywide collaboration to improve child development through music education and arts-based learning, and to grow economic opportunity by engaging Detroiters in the provision of instruments and music education. Detroit Harmony aims to put an instrument in the hand of every K-12 student in the city of Detroit who wants to learn to play. Detroit Strategy now includes much of the DSO’s work in early childhood, student education, health and services partnerships, workforce development, and a wide range of musical performances in Detroit.

Through Detroit Strategy, the DSO currently partners with 174 community-serving organizations in Detroit, engaging around 40,000 people annually through Detroit-focused programs and partnerships. The work is built on listening sessions with Detroit residents, and includes co-designed and co-implemented Detroit Neighborhood Initiative Musical Experiences in Chandler Park, Southwest Detroit, Dexter-Linwood, Northwest Goldberg, Northwest Detroit, and Osborn. The DSO continues to seek out new relationships and to grow in engaging both organizations and residents the city of Detroit. This work is made possible through the support of the General Motors Corporation and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. 

About Enrico Lopez-Yañez
Enrico Lopez-Yañez is the newly named Principal Pops Conductor of the Pacific Symphony commencing in the 2023-2024 season. In addition, Lopez-Yañez is the Principal Pops Conductor of the Nashville Symphony, where he leads the Symphony’s pops and family series. He is quickly establishing himself as one of the nation’s leading conductors of popular music and becoming known for his unique style of audience engagement. Also an active composer/arranger, he has been commissioned to write for the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Houston Symphony, San Diego Symphony, and Omaha Symphony, and has had his works performed by orchestras including the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Florida Orchestra, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Rochester Philharmonic, Seattle Symphony, and Utah Symphony, among others.

Since working with the Nashville Symphony, Lopez-Yañez has conducted concerts with a broad spectrum of artists including Nas, Patti LaBelle, Itzhak Perlman, Stewart Copeland, Kenny Loggins, Toby Keith, Trisha Yearwood, Kelsea Ballerini, Leslie Odom Jr., Megan Hilty, Tituss Burgess, Hanson, and Kenny G. Lopez-Yañez also conducts the annual Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th fireworks show, which was first televised on CMT in 2019, reaching millions of viewers across the nation.

In the upcoming season, Lopez-Yañez will collaborate with artists including Aida Cuevas, The Beach Boys, Ben Folds, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Vanesa Williams, and Pink Martini. He will appear with the Baltimore Symphony, Buffalo Philharmonic, Pittsburgh Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, Phoenix Symphony, San Francisco Symphony, and Seattle Symphony, as well as make return appearances with the Dallas Symphony, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony, Omaha Symphony, Pacific Symphony, San Diego Symphony, and Utah Symphony. Previously, Lopez-Yañez has appeared with orchestras throughout North America including the Aguascalientes Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony, Edmonton Symphony, Florida Orchestra, National Symphony, North Carolina Symphony, Rochester Philharmonic, and Sarasota Orchestra, among others.

As Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Symphonica Productions, LLC, Lopez-Yañez curates and leads programs designed to cultivate new audiences. Symphonica manages a wide breadth of pops and family/education productions that “breathe new, exuberant life into classical programming for kids and families” (Nashville Parent Magazine). Symphonica’s productions have been described as “incredibly special—and something that needs to become the new norm” (Lima Symphony). Symphonica Productions is also a sheet music publishing house representing a diverse offering of genres and composers. Their roster of composers includes Grammy-nominated composer Clarice Assad, Andres Soto, Charles Cozens, Vinicio Meza, and more.

As a producer, composer, and arranger, Lopez-Yañez’s work can be heard on numerous albums including the UNESCO benefit album Action Moves People United and children’s music albums including The Spaceship that Fell in My Backyard, winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, Hollywood Music and Media Awards, and Family Choice Awards; and Kokowanda Bay, winner of a Global Media Award as well as a Parents’ Choice Award, where Lopez-Yañez was lauded for his “catchy arrangements” (Parents’ Choice Foundation).

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About the DSO
The acclaimed Detroit Symphony Orchestra is known for trailblazing performances, collaborations with the world’s foremost musical artists, and a deep connection to its city. As a community-supported orchestra, generous giving by individuals and institutions at all levels drives the continued success and growth of the organization. In January 2020, Italian conductor Jader Bignamini was named the DSO’s next music director to commence with the 2020-2021 season. Celebrated conductor, arranger, and trumpeter Jeff Tyzik is the orchestra’s Principal Pops Conductor, while Oscar-nominated trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard holds the Fred A. Erb Jazz Creative Director Chair.

Making its home at historic Orchestra Hall within the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, the DSO offers a performance schedule that features PVS Classical, PNC Pops, Paradise Jazz, and Young People’s Family Concert series. One of the world’s most acoustically perfect concert halls, Orchestra Hall celebrated its centennial in 2019-2020. In addition, the DSO presents the William Davidson Neighborhood Concert Series in seven metro area venues, as well as a robust schedule of eclectic multi-genre performances in its mid-size venue The Cube, constructed and curated with support from Peter D. & Julie F. Cummings.

A dedication to broadcast innovation began in 1922, when the DSO became the first orchestra in the world to present a live radio broadcast of a concert and continues today with the groundbreaking Live from Orchestra Hall series of free webcasts, which also reaches tens of thousands of children with the Classroom Edition expansion. With growing attendance and unwavering philanthropic support from the people of Detroit, the DSO actively pursues a mission to embrace and inspire individuals, families, and communities through unsurpassed musical experiences.

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ORQUESTA SINFONIA DE DETROIT SE UNE CON LA COMUNIDAD DE SOUTHWEST DETROIT PARA UNA EXPERIENCA MUSICAL EN LA IGLESIA CATÓLICA DE ST. HEDWIG, MAYO 24 

Enrico Lopez-Yañez conducirá el programa que incluye compositores Latinos, junto con una presentación de dance por parte de Ballet Folkrorico Moyocoyani Izel. 

Este evento esta presentado en parte del programa Estrategia Detroit, una promesa establecida para el crecimiento y bienestar de la ciudad de Detroit. 

Este evento es para toda la familia, es gratis y abierto a todo el publico  

Detroit, (Abril 19, 2023) - La orquesta Sinfonica de Detroit fortalecera su promesa establecida para el crecimiento y bienestar de la ciudad de Detroit con un evento en la iglesia católica de St. Hedwig en Mayo 24. Formando parte de la Iniciativa del Vecindario de Detroit atravez del DSO, este evento es creado en colaboración con organizaciones y miembros de la comunidad de Southwest Detroit, es gratis y abierto a todo el publico.

Dirigido por el conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez, el día 24 de Mayo el concierto incluirá el Himno a Santa Cecilia, la suite de San Pablo, El Gato Montes, Trujillana y  variasdanza de popularidad andina, el Huapango de Moncayo, entre otros. El evento tomara lugar el día Miércoles, Mayo 24 a las 7 p.m. en la Iglesia Católica de St. Hedwig (3245 Junction Ave, Detroit, MI 48210). Este evento es para toda la familia, es gratuito y abierto a todo el publico, no se requieren boletos.

La información completa del programa se encuentra en seguida.

Este evento sigue el suceso y éxito de programas previos en la iglesia católica de St.Hedwig, el cual to mo lugar el día 9 de Febrero del 2022, el cual también fue conducido por Lopez-Yáñez y tuvo una presentación especial por parte del Ballet Folkrorico Moyocoyani Izel.

”Estamos muy emocionados de este tercer año de colaboración con los residentes y organizaciones de Southwest Detroit” Dice Karisa Antonio directora del departamento de Innovación Social en la Oquesta Sinfónica de Detroit, “Tener la experiencia de escuchar al DSO en la bella, historia iglesia de St. Hedwig, es algo inigualable” UN miembro de la audiencia comento “Sentia como si estuviera en las puertas del cielo”

Temporada 2022-2023 Politicas de Seguridad El DSO NO REQUIERE a la audiencia una prueba vacunacio o test negativo de COVID-19 para atender a los conciertos. Las mascarillas son opcionales pero altamente recomendadas en los conciertos del DSO, particularmente el condado de Wayne esta rodeado de comunidades que están en areas categorizadas como “alta infección” o “focos rojos” de acuerdo a reportes definidos por la CDC. El DSO requiere de la audience en tomar parte para crear un espacio saludable y seguro para todos, por lo tanto hacemos la petición a aquellos que no se sientan del todo bien permanecer en casa.

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DSO Orquesta Sinfonica de Detroit Concierto para la Comunidad
Miercoles, Mayo 24 a las 7 p.m.
Iglesia Catolica St. HEdwig /(3245 Junction Ave, Detroit, MI 48210)
Enrico Lopez-Yañez, director
Este evento es para toda la familia, es gratis y abierto a todo el publico
CHARLES GOUNOD (ARR. BELA KELER) Hymn to Saint Cecilia
GUSTAV HOLST St. Paul’s Suite
MANUEL PENELLA Pasodoble from El gato montés
TEÒFILO ÀLVAREZ Marinera Trujillana
ASTOR PIAZZOLLA (ARR. ROBERT LONGFIELD) Oblivion
ANDRÉS SOTO MARÍN Heredia por Media Calle
JOSÉ PABLO MONCAYO (ARR. MANUEL ENRÍQUEZ) Huapango
TRADITIONAL (ARR. ENRICO LOPEZ-YAÑEZ) Vista Alegre

Eventos adicionales de Detroit Strategy:

CHANDLER PARK SOUNDS OF SUMMER
Sabado, Junio 10 a lasa 2:30 p.m.
Localizado en las viejas canchas de tennis cerca de la esquina noroeste en esquina con Frankfort y Gary St
Unete con nosotros en Chandler Park junto con la DSO, para nuestro tercer evento anual Sonidos del Verano, un concierto gratis, para la familia estelarizando artistas de Detroit. Comida y bebidas gratis a limite de numero.

BLACK PANTHER IN CONCERT
Sabado, Junio 24 aa las 3 p.m.
Sala de Orquesta DSO
Experiencia la película Black Panther en concierto con la Orquesta Sinfónica de Detroit . Este evento requiere reservaiones/ boletos para su atendencia. Los huéspedes podrán disfrutas distintas actividades al acabar el concierto.

CLARK PARK CULTURE AND ARTS FESTIVAL
Sabado, Julio 8 a la 1 p.m.
Localizado en el escenariodel parque CLARK PARK, localizado entre Christiancy St y Vernor Highway. Relájate y disfruta una gran variedad de music y bailarines, artistas locales de Southwest Detroit. Talleres interactivos y presentaciones de artists locales serene presentes de 1-4 p.m.

CHANDLER PARK COMMUNITY ARTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sabado, Julio 15 a la 1 p.m.
Localizadoen las viejas canchas de tennis cerca de la esquina noroeste en esquina con Frankfort y Gary St
Unete con nosotros en Chandler Park junto con la DSO, para nuestro tercer evento anual Sonidos del Verano, un concierto gratis, para la familia estelarizando artistas de Detroit.

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Acerca de Detroit Strategy
La Estrategia Detroit del DSO inicio con 2 programas: La Iniciativa del Vecindario de Detroit, un dialogo comunitario en proceso de planeación resultando en amistades culturales que enriquecen la comunidad y experiencias musicales que se alinean a las prioridad de los residentes en la ciudad de Detroit; Detroit Harmony es una colaboración a distintas escalas escalas sociales para la mejora de los niños atravez de la educación musical, y el aprendizaje en base al arte, incluyendo mejoras económicas atraves de conexiones con los otros ciudadanos “Detroiters” con la provision de instrumentos y educación musical. Detroit Harmony tiene como meta poner en la manos de cada estudiante K-12 en la ciudad de Detroit un instrumento musical si el interés es expresado. Detroit Strategy incluye muchos trabajos proyectos de desarrollo a temprana edad, educación estudiantil, salubridad, desarollo profesional, y una gran variedad de eventos musicales en Detroit.

Atravez de Detroit Strategy, el DSO tiene actualmente 174 socios/organizaciones que sirven a la comunidad de Detroit, ultimaste alcanzando hasta las 40,000 personas anualmente travez de distintos programas enfocados en la ciudad de Detroit y sus asociados. Este proyecto es construido con la ayuda de sesiones de escucha con los residentes de la ciudad de Detroit, e incluye co-diseño y co-implementacion para los distintos eventos en todo Detroit como son, Chandler Park, Southwest Detroit, Dexter-Linwood, Northwest Goldberg, Northwest Detroit, y Osborn. El DSO continua en la búsqueda de nuevas relaciones para su crecimiento e integración con las organizaciones y residentes de la ciudad de Detroit. Este trabajo es posible con la ayuda y apoyo de General Motors Corporation y W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

Acerca de Enrico Lopez-Yañez
Enrico Lopez-Yañez fue nombrado el conductor principal de la Sinfónica del Pacifico para la temporada 2023-2024. Lopez-Yañez es el conductor principal para la Sinfónica de Nashville, donde el dirige la Sinfónica en una variedad de series de conciertos para la familia. Estableciendose rapidamente  como uno de los conductores lideres de la música popular y reconocido por su estilo único al establecer una conexión con la audiencia. Siendo también un arreglista y compositor activo, Lopez-Yañez a sido comisionado por la Orquesta Pop de Cincinnati, sinfónica de Houston, sinfónica de San Diego, sinfónica de Omaha, y varios de sus trabajos han sido tocados por distintas orquestas como la Orquesta Sinfónica de Detroit, Orquesta de Florida, Orquesta Sinfónica de Fort Worth, la Orquesta Sinfónica de Indianapolis, la filarmónica de Rochester, sinfónica de Seattle, sinfónica de Utah, entre otras.

Desde su comienzo con la sinfónica de Nashville, Lopez-Yañez a conducido conciertos con una grande selección de artistas incluyendo Nas, Patti LaBelle, Itzhak Perlman, Stewart Copeland, Kenny Loggins, Toby Keith, Trisha Yearwood, Kelsea Ballerini, Leslie Odom Jr., Megan Hilty, Tituss Burgess, Hanson, and Kenny G. Lopez-Yañez también dirige el show del cuatro de julio Let Freedom Sing! el cual fue televisado por primera vez en CMT en 2019, alcanzando millones de espectadores atravez de la nación.

En esta siguiente temporada, Lopez-Yañez colaboraba con distintos artistas incluyendo Aida Cuevas, The Beach Boys, Ben Folds, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Vanesa Williams, y Pink Martini, entro otros. Lopez-Yañez también tendrá estará presente en la Sinfónica de Baltimore, sinfónica de Pittsburgh, la orquesta de Philadelphia, sinfónica de Phoenix, sinfónica de San Francisco, y la sinfónica de Seattle. Tambien hará su regreso como invitado en la sinfónica de Dallas, la Orquesta Sinfónica de Detroit, sinfónica de Indianapolis, sinfónica de Omaha, la sinfónica del Pacifico, sinfónica de San Diego, y la sinfónica de Utah. Previamente Lopez-Yañez a aparecido con orquestas travez de Norte America incluyendo la Sinfónica de Aguascalientes, sinfónica de Cincinnati, sinfónica de Edmonton, orquesta de Florida, sinfónica nacional, sinfónica de Carolina del Norte, la filarmónica de Rochester, y la orquesta de Sarasota, entre otras. Como director artistic y co-fundador de Symphonica Productions, LLC, Lopez-Yañez cura, crea y es líder de programas diseñados para cultivar nuevas audiencias. Symphonica maneja una gran variedad de conciertos y producciones educativas para la familia que “ respiran un nuevo y exuberante aire de vida en la programación clásica para los niños y familias” (Revista Nashville Parent). Las producciones de Symphonica han sido describidas como “increíblemente especial—y algo que necesita volverse la nueva norma” (Sinfónica de Lima). Symphonica Productions también es una casa de publicación de música, representando una diversa variedad de géneros y compositores. Varios de los compositores incluyen Clarice Assad compositora nominada a los Grammys, Andres Soto, Charles Cozens, Vinicio Meza, y mas. Como productor, compositor y arreglista, el trabajo de Lopez-Yañez puede ser papreciado en una vasta cantidad de albums incluyendo el album a beneficio de la UNESCO “Action Moves People United” y el album de niños incluyendo The Spaceship that Fell in My Backyard, ganador del premio John Lennon Songwriting Contest, Hollywood Music y Media Awards, y Family Choice Awards; y Kokowanda Bay, ganador del premio Global Media Award y también el premio Parents’ Choice Award donde Lopez-Yañez fue reconocido por sus “arreglos tan atractivos” (Parents’ Choice Foundation).

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About the DSO
The acclaimed Detroit Symphony Orchestra is known for trailblazing performances, collaborations with the world’s foremost musical artists, and a deep connection to its city. As a community-supported orchestra, generous giving by individuals and institutions at all levels drives the continued success and growth of the organization. In January 2020, Italian conductor Jader Bignamini was named the DSO’s next music director to commence with the 2020-2021 season. Celebrated conductor, arranger, and trumpeter Jeff Tyzik is the orchestra’s Principal Pops Conductor, while Oscar-nominated trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard holds the Fred A. Erb Jazz Creative Director Chair.

Making its home at historic Orchestra Hall within the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, the DSO offers a performance schedule that features PVS Classical, PNC Pops, Paradise Jazz, and Young People’s Family Concert series. One of the world’s most acoustically perfect concert halls, Orchestra Hall celebrated its centennial in 2019-2020. In addition, the DSO presents the William Davidson Neighborhood Concert Series in seven metro area venues, as well as a robust schedule of eclectic multi-genre performances in its mid-size venue The Cube, constructed and curated with support from Peter D. & Julie F. Cummings.

A dedication to broadcast innovation began in 1922, when the DSO became the first orchestra in the world to present a live radio broadcast of a concert and continues today with the groundbreaking Live from Orchestra Hall series of free webcasts, which also reaches tens of thousands of children with the Classroom Edition expansion. With growing attendance and unwavering philanthropic support from the people of Detroit, the DSO actively pursues a mission to embrace and inspire individuals, families, and communities through unsurpassed musical experiences.