First Season as Juneau Symphony Music Director

This fall marks my first season as Music Director of the Juneau Symphony! Our season, 'Bold Symphonic Horizons' celebrates courage, resilience and discovery through the music that inspires us. I'm honored to step onto the podium with the incredible musicians of the Juneau Symphony as we explore timeless masterworks and fresh new voices, joined by world-class soloists including Michael Sachs, Principal Trumpet of the Cleveland Orchestra and pianist Alexander Tutunov.

Season details below and at juneausymphony.org

Courage and Connection

— October 4 & 5, 2025: Dvorak – Carnival Overture; Valerie Coleman – UMOJA: Anthem of Unity; Rachmaninoff – Symphony No. 2

Holiday Cheer

— December 13 & 14, 2025: Festive selections featuring Sitka Holiday Brass,

Vox Borealis, and the Juneau Symphony Brass.

Resurgence & Rediscovery

— January 24 & 25, 2026: Farrenc – Overture No. 2; Grieg – Piano Concerto in A minor (Soloist: Alexander Tutunov); Brahms – Symphony No. 1

Elegance and Energy: Copland's Appalachian Spring

— April 18 & 19, 2026: Bologne – Overture to L'Amant Anonyme; Haydn – Trumpet Concerto (Soloist: Michael Sachs); World Premiere Commission; Copland – Appalachian Spring

Hollywood Pops! A Night of Adventure

— June 6 & 7, 2026: Korngold, Mancini, Giacchino, Toprak, Goransson, Menken, Badelt, Williams.

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