Symphony Tacoma is ready to ignite the concert stage with its upcoming “Passion & Intrigue” concert, a special homecoming concert featuring two-time GRAMMY award winner J’Nai Bridges. On Saturday, November 23rd (7:30pm), the historic Pantages Theater will come alive with a dramatic fusion of fiery Spanish themes, exotic tales from the East, and powerful operatic […]
Symphony Tacoma Welcomes New Executive Director, Jenni Warren
Submitted by Symphony Tacoma. After a national search, Symphony Tacoma is pleased to announce the appointment of Jenni Warren as its new Executive Director. Warren, who previously served as the Executive Director of the Idaho State-Civic Symphony in Pocatello, Idaho, and the Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra in Fairbanks, Alaska, brings a wealth of experience and a […]
Concert Wrap-Up: Symphony Tacoma’s “Portraits”
Submitted by Jennifer Cargile. Symphony Tacoma’s final concert of the season, “Portraits,” was a delightful and enriching experience. Under the adept direction of Music Director Sarah Ioannides, the evening showcased classical masterpieces, each performed with a nuanced touch that highlighted the distinct character and emotion of the works. Walking into the historic Pantages Theater is […]
Concert Wrap-Up: Symphony Tacoma’s “Dreams & Dances”
On April 20th, the Pantages Theater was transformed into a vibrant hub of music and surprises for Symphony Tacoma’s “Dreams & Dances”. The evening kicked off with a burst of color and passion as flamenco dancers welcomed the audience; their graceful movements and the sounds of Spain set the stage for the night. This was […]
Symphony Tacoma presents “Portraits”
Join Symphony Tacoma on Saturday, May 11 (7:30pm) for their season finale, Portraits, and experience why they have a reputation as one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier orchestras. Audiences who have attended any part of Symphony Tacoma’s 2023/24 season can tell you about the musical jewel in the heart of the Pantages Theater. Over the […]
Symphony Tacoma “Dreams and Dances”
Symphony Tacoma invites audiences to Dreams and Dances (April 20, 2024), a musical odyssey highlighting an eclectic fusion of classical masterpieces and contemporary gems. This lively evening promises to be an unforgettable journey of symphonic exploration when the brilliant horn virtuoso Leelanee Sterrett takes center stage for Strauss’ Concerto No. 1 and renowned local mezzo-soprano […]
Concert Wrap-Up: Symphony Tacoma’s “Transformation”
Submitted by Jennifer Cargile. On Saturday, March 16th, Symphony Tacoma filled the Pantages Theater stage for Transformation, their fourth classic concert of the season. As the pre-concert announcements concluded, Symphony Tacoma Music Director Sarah Ioannides delivered a surprising twist. She announced that she would not be conducting the first piece of the evening, Elfrida Andrée’s […]
Beethoven Five Alert
On Saturday, March 16th (7:30pm), Symphony Tacoma takes audiences on a journey of “Transformation”, traversing the landscapes of emotion and expression, illuminating the profound changes that music ignites within the soul. With the backdrop of timeless masterpieces, this concert promises an immersive experience that transcends the ordinary. From the hauntingly evocative strains of Andrée’s “Intermezzo” […]
Symphony Tacoma Announces Contract Extension of Music Director Sarah Ioannides
Symphony Tacoma announces the extension of Music Director Sarah Ioannides’ contract through the 2028-2029 Season. Described by The New York Times as a conductor with “unquestionable strength and authority,” and a “dynamo of a music director,” by the The New Tribune, Sarah began her tenure with Symphony Tacoma in 2014 after a two-year international search. […]