'Walton and the Waltz' closes the Midland Symphony Orchestra season

“Walton and the Waltz” promises more than the billed “classically elegant close to the Midland Symphony Orchestra season” on Saturday, April 14. Along with Walton’s “Scapino: A Comedy Overture” and the challenging Violin Concerto featuring guest conductor Mischa Santora and violinist Elissa Lee Koljonen comes news from the symphony’s manager director, Kimberly Dimond. “We are planning a gala event in May where we will unveil our new conductor,” Dimond said, marking the end of a year-long private search. “It’s been an extremely enjoyable process, and we’re extremely pleased with the caliber of our choices. It’s phenomenal; we knew the new model (of a non-residential director) would open our opportunities, but we didn’t expect it to this degree.”

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