Press releases

Oregon Symphony’s Inaugural Sounds Like Portland Festival Celebrates the Creativity of Portland’s Distinctive Music Scene

Spanning genres and generations, the three-week music festival spotlights local icons, rising Portland talent, and orchestral innovation.

Oregon Symphony Extends Contract with Music Director David Danzmayr 

The Oregon Symphony is pleased to announce that Jean Vollum Music Director David Danzmayr has extended his contract through the 2028/29 season.  

Oregon Symphony Appoints Su-Han Yang as Associate Conductor

Oregon Symphony Announces CEO Transition

President and CEO Isaac Thompson to Depart for Minnesota Orchestra; Board Member Paul Snyder Named Interim CEO

The Oregon Symphony is Proud to Present Allie Vandermolen from Grant Community School with the 2025 Salem Music Educator of the Year Award

The Oregon Symphony’s 2025 Gala Raises $1.79 Million, Honoring Community Champions and Showcasing Portland’s Artistic Brilliance

The 2025 Lullaby Project: Creating Personal Lullabies to Express Hopes and Dreams for the Future

Jessica Lee, Harrison Linsey, Peter Frajola, and Martin Hébert: Musician Leadership Transitions at the Oregon Symphony

Oregon Symphony Welcomes New Board Members Maureen Murphy, Paul Snyder, Liz Walker, and Rick Hinkes

Oregon Symphony Announces 2025/2026 Season

A season celebrating Portland's musical landscape

All Classical Radio’s International Children’s Arts Network Wins Oregon Symphony’s 2025 Schnitzer Wonder Award and $10,000 Prize

Oregon Symphony Brings Two of the Most Talented and Innovative Musical Figures of Our Time–Andy Akiho and Jeffrey Zeigler–to the Stage

Oregon Symphony Kicks Off 2024-2025 Season With ‘An Alpine Symphony’ Celebrating Music’s Deep Connection to the Natural World

The Oregon Symphony Announces the 2024-2025 Season

Oregon Symphony will showcase the majestic connection between music and the natural world with ‘The Nature of Music’