As the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra continues the search for its next music director, First Coast residents have been given a unique opportunity to experience the artistry of several acclaimed maestros.Perry So is one of the inaugural Dudamel Conducting Fellows at the Los Angeles Philharmonic. He received the first and special prizes at the Fifth International Prokofiev Conducting Competition in 2008.
So recently concluded a two year period as associate conductor of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, during which he redesigned and spearheaded the orchestra’s outreach and educational programs. He also maintains a close relationship with the State Hermitage Orchestra of Russia.
He will lead the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra in performances of Barber's Symphony No. 1, Four Sea Interludes by Britten, and Schumann's "Rhenish."
The symphony has also been invited to perform under So's direction at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach on Monday, Jan. 13.
He joined Karen Feagins to discuss his upcoming performances and how he plans to spend his time on the First Coast.
Perry So will conduct the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra January 9-11 in Jacksonville and Jan. 13 in West Palm Beach. More information and tickets can be found at JaxSymphony.org.
You can also hear the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra every Monday night at 7 p.m. on WJCT-FM.
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