ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA APPOINTS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
“Eric Jacobsen’s international reputation, the artistry and talent of the orchestra, and the dedication of the board and staff affirmed that this is an organization that I want to be…
Paul’s Perspective: Etiquette for today’s Orchestra
In this month’s musings, I’ll share my thoughts on some of the toughest conundrums facing orchestras: outside, of course, of the financial challenges I’ve explained in the preceding months’ writings. These are some…
August 2023 Newsletter
In my June column, I spoke of the financial reality of orchestras – how ticket sales usually pay less than half of total expenses, and how we depend on the…
July 2023 Newsletter
A few weeks ago, I announced that I will be leaving OPO in September to follow my wife, violinist Jessica Hung, to North Carolina as she begins her new position as Associate Concertmaster…
OPO Summer Camp 2023
On Friday June 9th, 2023, another incredible session of our OPO Summer Camp came to a close. Our amazing campers dedicated two weeks of their precious summer to immerse themselves…
ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA SHARES UPCOMING EXECUTIVE DEPARTURE
Executive Director Paul Helfrich to step down in September The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra announces that Paul Helfrich has resigned from his position as Executive Director of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra,…
Paul’s Perspective: The Financial Reality of Orchestras
Here at the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, we are very grateful to all our ticket purchasers for their support of the orchestra. We’re especially thankful for season subscribers, who have committed in…
Paul’s Perspective: Planning an Orchestra Season
Last month I spoke about the newly-announced 2023-2024 Season and all the exciting highlights, from Pictures at an Exhibition to Batman. Most people don’t realize, when you get that shiny new brochure in the mail, it’s…
Orlando Philharmonic Celebrates Music in Our Schools Month
Every month is Music in Our Schools Month for music educators, but the month of March is when the National Association for Music Education, or NAfME, chooses to recognize it….
Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Announces 2023-2024 Season
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra (OPO) is delighted to announce concerts for its 31st Season. The Philharmonic’s inspiring music celebrates the diversity of Orlando, which is cultivated to reflect with…