Noted

SLSO Principal Oboist Jelena Dirks offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of preparing for a performance. She shares how musicians interpret a composer’s vision and explores the expressive possibilities of woodwind playing, including insights into the music of Jean Sibelius. 

SLSO Conductor Laureate Leonard Slatkin shares insights into the U.S. premiere of his new work, Schubertiade: An Orchestral Fantasy . Hear Slatkin reflect on his enduring friendship with pianist Emanuel Ax and explore his connection to Edward Elgar’s Symphony No. 1

In our debut episode of Noted , Music Director Stéphane Denève shares reflections on the SLSO’s return to a newly renovated Powell Hall. From celebratory fanfares to Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben , discover how the opening program captures the spirit of a heroic homecoming.