25 Years of Omaha's Favorite Tradition: a Q and A with Ernest Richardson

Maestro Ernest Richardson has been leading the Physicians Mutual Omaha Symphony Christmas Celebration for 25 years—we asked him for his reflections on this special show.

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JoAnn Falletta answers five questions about Tchaikovsky’s Fifth

September 23, 2025

We sat down with Maestro JoAnn Falletta, the acclaimed Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic and newly appointed Principal Guest Conductor and Artistic Advisor of the Omaha Symphony, to discuss the finale of our first 25/26 Masterworks concert before rehearsals began.

We're throwing a Halloween party at Scary Movie Music

September 14, 2025

Our Scary Movie Music concerts on October 17 and 18 will feature unbelievable live performances of the hair-raising scores from your favorite scary movies, but the fun doesn't stop there.

Q/A: Behind the Scenes of Disney PRIDE in Concert with its Producer

May 22, 2025

We discussed Disney PRIDE in Concert with Brannon Fells, the show's Creative Producer and the Director of Concert Program Development & Operations for Disney Concerts.

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Lift Up Thine Ears for Orchestra

June 10, 2021

American Composer Michael Daugherty has a long working relationship with Maestro Thomas Wilkins—his new work, written to mark the Omaha Symphony's 100th anniversary, will have its world premiere here in Omaha this weekend.

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A Letter from Maestro Bahl

May 20, 2021

A new season has been announced and we're excited for you to come along with us as live music returns in its fullest expression—Music Director Designate Ankush Kumar Bahl walks us through what he's most looking forward to as he assumes artistic leadership of your Omaha Symphony in our latest post on the blog, Symphony Stories.

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What's in a Guild?

April 22, 2021

For Do Good Week's Volunthursday, we're highlighting the important work of the Omaha Symphony Guild and the Council Bluffs Guild of the Omaha Symphony.

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Do Good Week: Mission Monday with Brett Hodge

April 19, 2021

Omaha Symphony Principal Horn Brett Hodge talks about what mission means to him.

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Backstage: Holly Piccoli

April 1, 2021

Get to know the musicians of the Omaha Symphony from backstage.

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The Ones to Watch

March 8, 2021

A Round-Up of Artists Breaking Barriers in Classical Music.

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March 2, 2021

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Backstage: Garrett Law

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