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Critics have described the DCS as “extremely adroit”, “fresh” and “innovative,”<ref>{{cite web|title=Dallas Observer 11-2012|url=http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/mixmaster/2012/11/the_dallas_chamber_symphony.php}}</ref> and has been lauded for its film series, which pairs classic silent films with newly commissioned scores. |
Critics have described the DCS as “extremely adroit”, “fresh” and “innovative,”<ref>{{cite web|title=Dallas Observer 11-2012|url=http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/mixmaster/2012/11/the_dallas_chamber_symphony.php}}</ref> and has been lauded for its film series, which pairs classic silent films with newly commissioned scores. |
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Canadian Violinist, Jing Wang is the concertmaster. He also serves as the concertmaster for the Dallas Opera.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dallas Chamber Symphony|url=http://www.dallaschambersymphony.org/jing-wang/}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Ensemble75 |
Canadian Violinist, Jing Wang is the concertmaster. He also serves as the concertmaster for the Dallas Opera.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dallas Chamber Symphony|url=http://www.dallaschambersymphony.org/jing-wang/}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Ensemble75 Website|url=http://www.ensemble75.com/wangjing.php}}</ref> |
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== Artistic Director and Conductor == |
== Artistic Director and Conductor == |
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Revision as of 09:17, 16 January 2013
Dallas Chamber Symphony | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | DCS |
| Origin | Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupation(s) | Symphony orchestra |
| Years active | 2011-present |
| Members | Music Director Richard McKay 'Concertmaster Jing Wang |
| Website | [1] |
The Dallas Chamber Symphony (DCS) is an American chamber orchestra that performs in the City Performance Hall in the Dallas, Texas Arts District. Founded in 2011, and led by Artistic Director, Richard McKay; the DCS presented its first season in 2012, and performs most of its concerts in the Dallas City Performance Hall.[1]
Critics have described the DCS as “extremely adroit”, “fresh” and “innovative,”[2] and has been lauded for its film series, which pairs classic silent films with newly commissioned scores.
Canadian Violinist, Jing Wang is the concertmaster. He also serves as the concertmaster for the Dallas Opera.[3] [4]
Artistic Director and Conductor
Richard McKay, the DCS’s Artistic Director and Conductor, earned his doctorate in orchestral conducting with Gustav Meier & Markand Thakar at the Peabody Conservatory. While there, he was Assistant Conductor of the Peabody Conservatory orchestras and operas.[5]
McKay’s earned a Master of Music degree from The University of Texas at Austin, where he studied with Gerhardt Zimmermann and David Neely.
He has served as The University of Texas’ Music Director of the University Orchestra, and also worked with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra.
Originally trained as a pianist, he earned his BM in piano performance.
Performance Venues
The DCS performs its main concert series in Dallas City Performance Hall, which opened in 2012. Designed by Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill LLP, the center is in the heart of the Dallas Art’s District.[6] [7]
The Piano Competition is held primarily at Southern Methodist University’s Owen Arts Center.[8]
International Piano Competition
The DCS International Piano Competition will take place for the first time in Dallas, Texas from March 14-16, 2013. The symphony partners with Southern Methodist University’s Meadows School of the Arts and offers its participants master classes, performance opportunities, private lessons and the chance to play with the symphony itself in the spring of 2013. [9]
World Premiers
In November, 2012, the DCS Premiered a new film score to the silent-film comedy, A Sailor-Made Man starring Harold Lloyd. The score was commissioned specifically by the symphony as part of their film series and was composed by Brian Satterwhite.[10]
Educational Partners
The DCS partners closely with Southern Methodist University’s Meadows School of the Arts for its International Piano Competition.
References
- ^ "Dallas Chamber Symphony Website".
- ^ "Dallas Observer 11-2012".
- ^ "Dallas Chamber Symphony".
- ^ "Ensemble75 Website".
- ^ "William Richard McKay Website".
- ^ "Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill LLP".
- ^ "DallasCulture.org".
- ^ "DCS International Piano Competition Venues List".
- ^ "DCS International Piano Competition".
- ^ "Dallas Chamber Symphony Sailor Made Man Event Page".
External Links
Dallas Chamber Symphony Official
Dallas Chamber Symphony International Piano Competition
Richard McKay Website
Southern Methodist University's Meadows Music Program
Dallas City Performance Hall
Brian Satterwhite Blog
Theatre Jones Performance Review-A Sailor-Made Man
D Magazine Performance Review_A Sailor-Made Man
Dallas Observer Review
KERA's "Art & Seek" Behind the Music of the DCS
KERA's "Art & Seek" Silent Films and Symphonies
"Dallas Morning News" Scott Cantrell Review - Allesio Bax