Nashville native Patrick Dailey is an opera singer who has performed internationally to great acclaim. Now after several years of singing, teaching and collaborating here, Dailey is making his performance debut with the Nashville Symphony as a soloist in Handel’s Messiah.
No encore: Nashville Symphony will chop trees where huge purple martin brood has been roosting
The Nashville Symphony is planning to remove its trees soon to prevent the annual purple martin migration from roosting outside the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
Nashville Symphony celebrates ‘an evening of firsts,’ with two world premieres and a return to live recording
The Nashville Symphony will return to recording with a live audience for the first time since the pandemic.
Nashville Symphony, Opera and others receive arts funding from American Rescue Plan
The Nashville Symphony, Nashville Opera, and “Girls Write Nashville” are among nine Tennessee arts organizations to receive money from the American Rescue Plan.
Nashville Symphony Union Agrees To Pay Cuts After Pandemic Shutdown
Violist Melinda Whitley, who led the negotiations, says it feels like a step back, even though musicians are eager to return to what they love doing. The new contract has been ratified with a 7% reduction in pay for the first year. The 83 union members have until next week to sign their personal contracts.
Grammy Award Winning Rapper Nas Will Perform A Concert With The Nashville Symphony
The Nashville Symphony is quickly rescheduling concerts called off because of COVID-19. And first up is a one-night event at Ascend Amphitheater with legendary rapper Nas.
Nashville Symphony Gearing Up For Virtual Performances Ahead Of Summer Return
The Nashville Symphony is making a slow return to the spotlight after suspending concerts this year. They’re bringing back furloughed musicians on a small, $500 weekly stipend as part of an agreement with local union Nashville Musicians Association.
The Nashville Symphony Nearly Ran Off Rare Purple Martin Roost, But The Birds Are Still Pooping Everywhere
Biologists estimate more than 100,000 have chosen to roost on the plaza outside the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
Nashville Symphony Cancels Its Next Season, Furloughs Musicians
The Nashville Symphony is canceling its upcoming season and furloughing staff and musicians after a tough year caused by the coronavirus. The move will suspend concerts and event activity until July 31, 2021, and furlough 79 musicians at the start of this July.
First To Close, Last To Open: The Future Of Performing Arts In Nashville During The Age Of Coronavirus
Nashville musicians are still wondering when it’ll be safe to take the stage in front of a live audience again. Local leaders began easing “Safer at Home” restrictions on Monday, but it may be months before singers and performance venues are included in the reopening plans.
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