Richardson Symphony Orchestra

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Richardson Symphony Orchestra
Orchestra
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Founded1961;62 years ago (1961)
Location Richardson, Texas, United States
Concert hall Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts
Music directorClay Couturiaux
Website richardsonsymphony.org

The Richardson Symphony Orchestra (RSO) is an American symphony orchestra based in Richardson, Texas. The orchestra is resident at the Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts. [1]

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History

The orchestra was founded in 1961. [2]

Maestro Clay Couturiaux has served as the music director and conductor since 2012; he took over for Anshel Brusilow after his retirement. [3]

Music directors

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References

  1. "About Us | Richardson Symphony Orchestra". Richardson Symphony Orchestra. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  2. "About Us | Richardson Symphony Orchestra". Richardson Symphony Orchestra. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  3. "Classical music review: Anshel Brusilow lays down Richardson Symphony baton". Dallas News. 2012-04-15. Retrieved 2022-04-29.