Dallas/Ft Worth

It will be Luisi’s first time to conduct—and the orchestra’s first time to play—J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion.

The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra has long been a cornerstone of North Texas’ cultural landscape, but under the leadership of music director Robert Spano and principal guest conductor Dame Jane Glover, the ensemble has transformed into one of the most innovative orchestras in the country.

The Dallas Opera’s outgoing CEO sums up the company’s plans for next season simply. “The season as a whole is really entertainment-forward,” Ian Derrer says.