Symphonic Connections LIVE: An Evening with Ernest Richardson

KVNO and the Omaha Symphony warmly invite you to an intimate and engaging live event with Ernest Richardson and the Omaha Symphony.

Thursday, May 21 | 7:00 PM
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Ernest Richardson Resident Conductor & Principal Pops Conductor More

Ernest Richardson

Resident Conductor & Principal Pops Conductor

The versatile Ernest Richardson is in high demand as conductor, composer, arranger, organizational leader and inspirational speaker. His versatility finds him within one season conducting Stravinsky's Firebird Suite or Broadway artists in the works of Leonard Bernstein, a live-to-movie production of Harry Potter, facilitating strategic decision-making for leading arts organizations, or training young musicians for the passionate, persistent pursuit of perfection. He has been at the forefront of symphonic video/live music productions, conducting live-to-movie scores of the Harry Potter series with CineConcerts, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Back to the Future, Pirates of the Caribbean, Singing in the Rain, Casablanca, Ratatouille, Star Trek (2009), the Charlie Chaplin silent film The Gold Rush and Star Wars.May 2020 marked his live-in-concert album debut with indie rock band Guster on OMAGAH! for their live performance with the Omaha Symphony in collaboration with the MAHA Music Festival in February 2019. The recording is available on guster.bandcamp.com or gustermerch.com. Richardson is presently the principal pops conductor and resident conductor of the Omaha Symphony at his appointment in 2015. Since 1993, he has laid the groundwork for and led in the development of the Omaha Symphony’s vaunted education and community engagement programs. In addition to his artistic…
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In a special live taping of KVNO’s Symphonic Connections, Ernest becomes your personal maestro to the world of classical music, answering audience questions and sharing insights alongside performances from the Omaha Symphony.

Arrive early to enjoy delightful conversation, coffee, and live music in the company of Omaha Symphony musicians, members of the KVNO team, and fellow classical music enthusiasts. After the taping, linger for a relaxed opportunity to visit with the Maestro and continue the conversation. Complimentary wine bar and hors d'oeuvres included.

Don’t miss this rare chance to experience the music and maestro you love and be a part of Omaha radio history!

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