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The Jacksonville Symphony proudly announces that Steven Libman, President and CEO, and the Board of Directors have agreed to extend his contract through June 30, 2028. Libman has served as President and CEO since January of 2020 and has made excellent strides in cementing the Symphony as one of Northeast Florida’s most important cultural institutions. Read More …
Reflections on a year with Jacksonville Symphony “525,600 minutes. 525,600 moments so dear. 525,600 minutes — how do you measure a year?” That’s the opening lyrics from the famous song “Seasons of Love” from the musical “Rent.” I have been thinking about these lyrics this past year, my first in Jacksonville, what they mean and Read More …
Please enjoy My latest blog about the value of the arts to America. Conducting Electricity: Arts organizations are a good community investment We are still in the midst of a global pandemic and the sheer magnitude of the lives affected by COVID-19 is hard to fathom. As we all know, great news has arrived with Read More …
There are new safety protocols in place for Jacksonville Symphony performances. Click here to learn more about the changes put in place to try to keep everyone safe.
The symphony took several health precautions including plexiglass shields around wind instruments, limited capacity and masks for everyone. Concert halls can fully reopen in Florida under Phase Three of the guidelines announced by the governor Friday. The guidelines said the venues can cut back on social distancing protocols, but the governor didn’t specifically explain what Read More …
We are back! After canceling more than 30 concerts between March and June, the Jacksonville Symphony has returned to the stage of Jacoby Symphony Hall. On Sept. 16 and 17, we welcomed the community back with two free open house concerts, and 500 people joined us each evening to experience the joy of live music. Read More …
The Jacksonville Symphony recently announces nonprofit veteran Steven Libman as the new president/CEO. Libman comes to Jacksonville from the Atlanta Ballet, where he has served as the organization’s chief advancement officer since 2014. “After a year-long search, the Board reached a unanimous decision that Steven is the absolute perfect candidate for the job,” said Don Read More …
Jacksonville Symphony announces non-profit veteran Steven Libman as new President & CEO. Libman comes to Jacksonville from the Atlanta Ballet in Atlanta, Georgia where he has served as the organization’s chief advancement officer since 2014. “After a year-long search, the Board reached a unanimous decision that Steven is the absolute perfect candidate for the job,” Read More …
Featuring Tchaikovsky’s timeless score and celebrated dance maker Yuri Possokhov’s fresh choreography, Atlanta Ballet makes its Kennedy Center debut with its reimagined production of The Nutcracker, November 27-December 1 in the Opera House. Click here for additional information about this production.
In December 2018, Atlanta Ballet launched a new ground breaking Nutcracker. Here is a fascinating article on the stunning set design. Click here to learn more about this production.