Leonard Slatkin to serve as Artistic Consultant to Las Vegas Philharmonic

Esteemed American maestro will conduct the orchestra and advise on programming. 

LAS VEGAS, February 15, 2024 – Jeri Crawford, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Las Vegas Philharmonic, announced today that Leonard Slatkin will serve as Artistic Consultant to the orchestra beginning with the soon-to-be-announced 2024-2025 season.  
 
Maestro Slatkin will attend the upcoming season gala concert on Saturday, February 24, and begin his relationship conducting a program of American classics on November 9, 2024. 
 
“We are beyond thrilled to welcome the artistry and expertise of Leonard Slatkin. This relationship takes the Las Vegas Philharmonic to its next level as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary,” Ms. Crawford remarked.  
 
“Las Vegas has been one of my go-to places for many years,” Slatkin stated. “The opportunities for expanded concert programming, community outreach, and educational initiatives—along with the extraordinary live-performance environment in Las Vegas—unleashes the potential to create something unique in our country.”
 
Internationally acclaimed conductor Leonard Slatkin is Music Director Laureate of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (where he was Music Director for 10 years), Directeur Musical Honoraire of the Orchestre National de Lyon, and Conductor Laureate of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (where he was Music Director for 17 years). He also held artistic posts with The Cleveland Orchestra and the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center. A prolific recording artist and six-time GRAMMY winner, Slatkin is also the author of four books, a recipient of the National Medal of Arts, and a Chevalier in the French Legion of Honor.

The Las Vegas Philharmonic will announce the 2024-25 season in February. Current subscribers will have priority ticket access to renew their seats, and new subscriptions may be purchased at that time before any individual tickets are offered.   
 
About Las Vegas Philharmonic
Celebrating 25 years in the Las Vegas Valley, Las Vegas Philharmonic established its presence in Southern Nevada in 1998. The mission of the Las Vegas Philharmonic is to inspire a lifelong appreciation of music through performances and educational experiences for the Las Vegas community, enhancing the lives of residents and culture of the city. Music education and engagement are the cornerstones of the Philharmonic’s commitment to community. The Youth Concert Series brings thousands of children into the concert hall for a vital music education program, while the season of concerts showcases local talents alongside stellar nationally and internationally known guest artists on the magnificent Reynolds Hall stage. At the orchestra’s core are 76 contracted professional musicians, many of whom are esteemed educators who also perform in other professional productions in Las Vegas, bringing depth and variety to the organization. As a 501(c)(3) organization, the Philharmonic’s community, education, and artistic programs are made possible by the generous donations and support of individuals and corporations. To learn more, visit lvphil.org or call 702.258.5438. Follow the Las Vegas Philharmonic on facebook.com/lasvegasphilharmonic, and Twitter and Instagram @lvphil.

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