‘Public Health Thank You Day’ in Nebraska
OMAHA – Without disagreeing, during the pandemic health workers have worked in the middle of exhaustion and exasperation. The Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors identifies November 22 as Public Health Thank You Day.
Road to Omaha – Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
Omaha, NE – On today’s episode of “Road to Omaha,” KVNO’s Brandon McDermott spoke with Oral Roberts head coach Ryan Folmar.
“Falletta Conducts ‘Pines of Rome'”
Omaha, NE—Omaha Symphony welcomes guest conductor Maestra JoAnn Falletta, and guest violinist, Blake Pouliot, for a performance this weekend in homage to Rome. Maestra Falletta, the only female conductor of a top 40 orchestra, will lead the orchestra in the works of Berlioz and Respighi.
“Falletta Conducts ‘Pines of Rome'”
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Omaha Symphony welcomes guest conductor Maestra JoAnn Falletta, and guest violinist, Blake Pouliot, for a performance this weekend in homage to Rome. Maestra Falletta, the only female conductor of a top 40 orchestra, will lead the orchestra in the works of Berlioz and Respighi.
UNO School of Music Introduces ‘Powerful Perspectives’
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—The UNO School of Music will present the culmination of about a year’s worth of work and planning on April 2, Powerful Perspectives, a concert featuring underrepresented composers. The idea started with violinist and Master’s student, Jordan Willis.
Wilkins and Joshua Roman to Perform
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Omaha Symphony is celebrating their 100th season in good company. Maestro Thomas Wilkins has invited some of his favorite guests to the stage, and he will be joined by cellist, Joshua Roman March 26 and 27.
Vesper Concerts Hosts ‘From France with Love’
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Like many performance organizations, the Vesper Concert Series has struggled to put on shows in 2020. They were able to persevere, however, moving concerts outdoors and now, concerts will be available online.
Ankush Kumar Bahl Conducts Mendelssohn and Sibelius
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Omaha Symphony returns with another concert this weekend, featuring recently appointed Music Director Designate, Ankush Kumar Bahl. This is Bahl’s long awaited debut in his new position, as his appearance last year was hampered by COVID-19. February 13 and 14, the orchestra will present two pieces with a special importance to Maestro Bahl, Mendelssohn’s “The Hebridesâ€, and Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2 in D Major.
Omaha Symphony Introduces Chamber Music Series
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Omaha Symphony introduces a new chamber music series this week. Their first concert this Thursday will present cornerstones of string and wind repertoire and will tie in with this season’s Masterworks concerts. Dani Meier, Vice President of Artistic Administration and member of the bass section of the Omaha Symphony.
