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JoAnn Falletta conducting the Omaha Symphony, poised with baton in hand during a performance.

February 25th, 2025

Omaha Symphony Announces 2025-26 Season with Classical and Popular Highlights

The Omaha Symphony has unveiled its highly anticipated 2025-26 season, featuring a dynamic mix of classical masterworks and popular favorites. This season is made even more special by the ongoing support of renowned conductor JoAnn Falletta, who brings her expertise and leadership to the orchestra.

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February 21st, 2025

Omaha Symphony’s Masterworks Series Welcomes Guest Conductor and Rising Star Cellist

The Omaha Symphony’s next Masterworks Series concert will feature a special guest conductor and a rising young cellist making waves on both national and international stages.

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Anne Marie Kenny posing at the Prague book launch, photo by Karel Steiner.

February 18th, 2025

Anne Marie Kenny: A Song for Bohemia

With a dream and a passion for singing, author Anne Marie Kenny’s decision to move to France sparked the events she writes about in her memoir, A Song for Bohemia.

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Roy Rallo performing in The Rake’s Progress at Opera Omaha.

February 7th, 2025

Opera Omaha Revives The Rake’s Progress With Iconic Hockney Design

Opera Omaha presents The Rake’s Progress this weekend, celebrating 50 years of David Hockney’s renowned set designs. The 1951 opera by Igor Stravinsky, performed in English, follows the rise and fall of Tom Rakewell, a man lured by wealth and excess.

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A group of performers on stage at the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival, playing instruments and singing for the audience.

February 3rd, 2025

Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival Expands, Receives Prestigious Grant

The Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival, which began as the Lincoln Crossroads Music Festival in 2019, celebrates the state’s diverse cultural communities through world-class performances, interactive workshops, and unique collaborations.
In 2023, the festival expanded to Omaha to reach new audiences and has since become the region’s leading world music festival.

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JoAnn Falletta posing for a portrait, smiling warmly. Image provided by the Omaha Symphony.

January 29th, 2025

Grammy-Winning Conductor JoAnn Falletta Joins Omaha Symphony

Just when it seemed the Omaha Symphony couldn’t impress audiences further, the organization announced a major addition to its team.

Grammy-winning conductor JoAnn Falletta will join the Omaha Symphony as principal guest conductor and artistic advisor for the 2025-26 season, guiding the orchestra through its leadership transition.

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A collage of six images featuring Omaha Public Schools students performing in a symphony setting during the All-City Music Festival.

January 28th, 2025

OPS’ All-City Music Festival Celebrates 75 Years

Omaha has a proud tradition of producing exceptional talent, particularly in the arts. Many of the city’s accomplished musicians and singers trace their roots to the Omaha Public Schools music programs.

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Academy Award–winning director Alexander Payne poses while holding an award.

January 24th, 2025

Alexander Payne Collaborates with Omaha Symphony to Celebrate Film Music

Do you remember the last movie you watched? Can you recall the music from it? You might not think of it right away, but that soundtrack likely guided your emotions—building suspense when someone was lying or heightening fear when something terrible loomed.

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Logo for Pass the Popcorn, KVNO’s film segment, featuring Film Streams.

January 23rd, 2025

Uniting Community Through Film and Music: A Special Collaboration

Film has the power to bring communities together, sparking conversations, inspiring creativity, and preserving cultural stories. The *Pass the Popcorn* segment from Film Streams highlights this impact by showcasing films that resonate deeply with audiences. This week, the importance of film is celebrated through a special collaboration among the Omaha Symphony, KVNO, and Film Streams. Together, they explore the intersection of music and cinema, emphasizing how these art forms enrich our shared experiences and create lasting connections within the community.

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