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Conductor Laura Jackson joins pura musica roster

May 28, 2025 | By Grant Communications

International boutique agency will represent Jackson in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

 

 

International management agency pura musica, founded by Wiebke Küster, has added American conductor Laura Jackson to its roster. The agency will represent Maestra Jackson in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Laura Jackson currently serves as Music Director and Conductor of the Reno Phil. She has guided the 56-year-old orchestra since 2009. A frequent guest conductor, she has led distinguished ensembles across the United States, Canada, France, Poland, Czech Republic, Algeria, and China. Currently in her third season as an official mentor to emerging women conductors across the globe in the Taki Alsop Foundation’s Fellowship program, Jackson, with Reno Phil, also partners with the Davidson Institute in Reno Nevada to feature their instrumental fellows in concert.

"Laura Jackson is a highly respected conductor, known for her creativity, passion, and inspiring leadership," said Ms. Küster. "I am delighted to welcome her to the roster."

"Wiebke is a passionate advocate for uniquely talented artists and conductors from across the globe," stated Ms. Jackson. "I am honored to work with her."

 

Laura Jackson
An eloquent and articulate artist on and off the podium renowned for her dynamic leadership, energetic performances, and progressive vision, American conductor Laura Jackson is praised for her innovation, passion, and commitment to the continued growth of the symphonic repertoire and expanding music’s impact within communities. Having served as the fourth Music Director and Conductor of the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra (Reno Phil) since 2009, her contract has been unanimously renewed through the end of 2028-2029 season, ensuring that diverse, compelling repertoire, and creative community programming will continue through the organization’s 60th anniversary. A 21st century conductor at home with repertoire from every era, Jackson is recognized for her championing of new music, her creativity with commissions, and her commitment to mentoring and encouraging the next generation of musicians, composers and women conductors. She is in her third season as an official mentor to emerging women conductors across the globe in the Taki Alsop Foundation’s Fellowship program. With the Reno Phil, she also partners with the Davidson Institute in Reno Nevada to feature their instrumental fellows in concert. A frequent guest conductor, she has led distinguished ensembles across the United States, Canada, France, Poland, Czech Republic, Algeria, and China, and her relationships with orchestras continue to expand.

A champion of living composers, Laura Jackson created the Reno Philharmonic’s Composers in Residence initiative and has commissioned and presented several world premieres. She has led over 50 Reno Phil premieres and multiple Western U.S. premieres. Under her leadership, the Reno Phil has expanded its community and education programs to include the Composers in Residence, Conduct Us, movies with live orchestra performances, the annual Play for a Day, and the youth orchestras have expanded from three to five ensembles. Additionally, live streaming of concerts was introduced in 2020. 
https://www.laurajackson.net/

Press Contact:
Laura Grant, Grant Communications
917-359-7319; Laura@grant-communications.com

 

 

 

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