The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra has announced part of the program for its annual Fourth of July concert — one meant to celebrate both America's resilience and diversity....Leading Black and Latin American composers like Day, Adolphus Hailstork, and Jimmy Lopez will be featured on the program; and singing alongside the orchestra will be Texas-raised Metropolitan Opera star soprano Latonia Moore and opera bass (and former All-American college football player) Morris Robinson.
Fort Worth Magazine
Black, Latin American Composers to Be Showcased at Fort Worth Symphony's Fourth of July Concert
Major News
Robert Spano Appointed Music Director Designate
“I am thrilled to be joining the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and looking forward to getting better acquainted with the vibrant culture of this remarkable city. Every facet of the orchestra is clearly committed to its success—the management team, the supporters, the audience, and certainly the marvelous musicians who make up the orchestra itself. I look forward with tremendous excitement to our concerts next season, and to creating an inspirational 2022–23 season, which will be our first complete season together.” - Robert Spano, Music Director Designate
Full Release: Robert Spano Appointed Music Director of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
JUST ANNOUNCED
America Strong 2021
As an ode to the country’s perseverance throughout the past year, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra today announced it will host a special, socially distanced America Strong concert at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth on July 4, 2021. The one-night-only performance will feature more than 60 minutes of music from the highly regarded FWSO and world-renowned opera singers, all conducted by Miguel Harth-Bedoya.
Full Release: Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra to Celebrate 245 Years of America in Patriotic Fourth of July Concert
Press Conference
Music Director Designate & 21–22 Season Announcement
Watch the press conference from February 9, 2021 where President and CEO Keith Cerny, Ph.D. made the thrilling announcements that Robert Spano has been appointed as the Music Director Designate and the 2021–2022 season lineup.
FWSO Music Director & 21–22 Season Announcement Press Conference from Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra on Vimeo.
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
In The News
Fort Worth Symphony honors America with special Fourth of July concert
April 13, 2021
Art and the City
Classical music groups have weathered a difficult year. So how will they respond?
Dallas Morning News
March 30, 2021
Robert Spano to become Fort Worth Symphony’s music director in 2022
The Hub
League of American Orchestras
February 10, 2021
Fort Worth Symphony fills hottest job vacancy in town with new music director Robert Spano
CultureMap Fort Worth
February 9, 2021
The Fort Worth Symphony taps Robert Spano as its next music director
Dallas Morning News
February 9, 2021
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Names New Music Director
Fort Worth Magazine
February 9, 2021
Fort Worth Symphony names Spano as next Music Director
Fort Worth Business Press
February 9, 2021
Fort Worth has a new maestro! Conductor Robert Spano takes over orchestra this spring
Star-Telegram
February 9, 2021
Socially Distanced Sound
Amid the pandemic, some orchestras are experimenting with modified live concerts. With its smaller number of players, chamber music is ideally suited to the moment.
The Wall Street Journal
August 4, 2020
The Beat Goes On
With many in-person concerts on hold due to the pandemic, orchestras, pops presenters, and guest artists are adopting fresh approaches to pops by heading online, offering more intimate events, and following health protocols to keep the music going.
Read More: Symphony Magazine
Best of 2020: Critic's Choice Performing Arts Organization
Fort Worth’s performing arts groups deserve gold medals all around for their laudable work during challenging times.
Fort Worth Weekly
September 23, 2020
Behind the Scenes with the Symphony in the Time of COVID
To say things are different for the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra (FWSO) this year would be quite the understatement. Certainly, there are musicians in masks, six-foot spacing between chairs, and a large transparent barrier between the wind instruments and the strings.
Fort Worth Magazine
October 15, 2020
Fort Worth Strong
“This is symbolically important for the orchestra and staff,” President and CEO Keith Cerny said. “It has been three months since the musicians have performed. This is a very inspiring moment because we love bringing music to the community.”
Fort Worth Weekly
July 2, 2020
A Sudden Venue Change for the FWSO
The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra was notified by the company that manages Bass Hall that performances cannot happen this season at the iconic angel-clad building.
Performing Arts Fort Worth will extend the closure of Bass Performance Hall through at least the end of 2020.
KERA, Art & Seek
September 9, 2020
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Moves Fall Symphonic Series to Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium
During the coronavirus pandemic, improvisation is more than spontaneous musical activity. It is a necessity.
NBC DFW
October 5, 2020
Q&A: Conductor Nicole Paiement Talks About COVID-19's Impact on Live Performances
Between show cancelations, travel restrictions, and venues remaining closed, COVID-19 has been especially unkind to the arts. But some groups, like the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, have found a way to play again, slowly ramping up performances at Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium.
Fort Worth Magazine
November 11, 2020
Fort Worth Symphony Symphonic Series will feature guest conductor Cox
The FWSO marks its second Symphonic Series outing at Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium this weekend in a performance with guest conductor Roderick Cox.
Fort Worth Business Press
October 16, 2020
Conductor Roderick Cox wants to help fix classical music’s diversity problem
Cox makes his debut with the Fort Worth and Dallas symphony orchestras this month.
Dallas Morning News
October 15, 2020
The Fort Worth Symphony Opens Its Season This Weekend After Hurdling Several Challenges
The Fort Worth Symphony is kicked out of Bass Hall just before launching its new season. The FWSO will open its fall symphonic series at Will Rogers Auditorium this weekend.
Dallas Morning News
September 16, 2020
Swingy sister act brings fiddle fire to Asleep at the Wheel's Fort Worth Symphony show
For Texas fiddler and harmony vocalist Hulda Quebe, one-third of the acclaimed Western Swing trio The Quebe Sisters, getting a gig during a pandemic provides for a big dose of much-needed normalcy.
CultureMap Fort Worth
September 7, 2020
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra celebrates Fourth of July with ‘America Strong’ concert
The America Strong concert is going to feature guest artists from the Fort Worth Opera, The Cliburn and Texas Ballet Theater and a special appearance by Broadway star and Fort Worth native, Major Attaway.
Star-Telegram
June 30, 2020
Fort Worth Symphony Records “America Strong” Concert By Deborah Mashburn
Our concert was a great success, and it was thrilling to be able to make music again. Many people told me they were moved to tears while watching our concert on television. My hope is that management for other orchestras will work as diligently and creatively as ours to bring back live music to the concert hall, arena, church, school, or other venues this fall. - Deborah Mashburn
Percussive Arts Society
July 15, 2020
The Business of Music: Cerny takes lead as president, CEO of Symphony
Fort Worth Symphony President and CEO Keith Cerny brings wide experience to the new job
Fort Worth Business Press
November 13, 2019
A stunning Mahler Third Symphony from an augmented Fort Worth Symphony
Music director Miguel Harth-Bedoya led a dramatic, flawlessly timed performance, and the orchestra played gloriously.
Dallas Morning News
October 12, 2019
The final bow: Miguel Harth-Bedoya’s lasting legacy at the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
“My biggest joy is having created a workplace that is not a place for work,” Harth-Bedoya says. “[It’s about] making the Fort Worth Symphony a desirable place for every musician to come, rehearse and play every single day. The motivation and inspiration cannot be bought.”
Dallas Morning News
May 7, 2020
Harth-Bedoya Stepping Down but Staying Local
Miguel Harth‐Bedoya arrived in Fort Worth 20 years ago, taking over as music director role from John Giordano, who had been in that role for 28 years. He’s stepping down Aug. 1, becoming conductor laureate, which he says is more of an honorary title.
Fort Worth Business Press
July 12, 2020
The Grand Finale
Miguel Harth-Bedoya may be leaving his position as music director of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, but he’s not leaving Fort Worth. Or the symphony. At least, not really.
Fort Worth Magazine
November 4, 2019
WFAA Reports
Hundreds of jobs available in North Texas as arts and entertainment scene recovers
WFAA included President and CEO Keith Cerny in this story on job creation in the metroplex for arts organizations. Read the article: WFAA Article
KRLD's CEO Spotlight - Keith Cerny, Ph.D.
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra prepares for a new season
The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra is moving ahead with what looks like an exciting season. President Dr. Keith Cerny talks to Good Day about all the planning that has gone in to making it work with safety measures in place.
NBC DFW Presents
Community Conversations: Diversity in the Classical Music Industry
FOX 4 News Reports
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra ready to welcome live audience with COVID-19 safety in mind
The opening of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra’s Symphonic Series is almost upon us. It's been a whirlwind year for performers with a recent twist that many didn't see coming.
Press Releases
March 2, 2021
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra to Hold Auditions for Six Vacant Positions
The orchestra rebounds from a tumultuous 2020 into a growth-oriented 2021
January 22, 2021
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Announces Change of Artists at the 2021 Gala Event Feb. 20th
World-renown Pianist Yuja Wang Will Substitute for Yo-Yo Ma
September 7, 2020
Bass Hall Management Decides to Extend Closure; Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra’s Fall Symphonic Series Moved to Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium
June 22, 2020
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Announces July 4th America Strong Concert
January 24, 2020
FWSO Announces 2020-2021 Season
October 7, 2019
New Musicians Win Positions with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
July 2, 2019
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Names Two Conducting Fellows as Part of New Training Program
March 15, 2019
Robert Spano Named Principal Guest Conductor of Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
January 18, 2019
FWSO Announces 2019-2020 Season