Brett Mitchell's Fort Worth Symphony debut to proceed with revised program
Brett Mitchell’s subscription debut with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra will proceed as scheduled with revised repertoire, now to include Bernstein’s Serenade with violinist Karen Gomyo.
Published July 30, 2020 Updated August 5, 2020
FORT WORTH — Several news outlets have published stories about the Fort Worth Symphony’s updated 2020-2021 season, which includes Brett Mitchell’s subscription debut in October, marking his first performances since the COVID-19 outbreak.
From the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, “Fort Worth Symphony to resume live performances for upcoming season amid COVID-19”:
Live concerts by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra (FWSO) and guest performers will be back for this upcoming season, but with a few changes due to COVID-19.
Audience capacity will be significantly reduced to allow for social distancing…
There will be also a fourth Saturday matinee performance added to the Symphonic Series, which will remain at Bass Performance Hall.
All audience members will be required to wear a mask throughout the entirety of each concert and will not be able to enter any venue without one.
FWSO explained that there won’t be any intermissions or concessions, the concert programs will be distributed to patrons electronically, there will be hand sanitizing stations at every venue and the seating arrangements for every performance will allow for social distancing…
FWSO officials also told the Star-Telegram via email that “all patrons must fill out a COVID-19 health questionnaire prior to attending concert to ensure the safety of all guests, musicians and staff.”
For this upcoming season, there will only be 40 musicians on stage for performances at Bass Hall…
All strings, percussion and keyboardists will wear masks at all times, even during performances. Woodwinds and brass performers will have Plexiglas shields and will wear a mask when they are not playing.
From the Fort Worth Business Press, “Fort Worth Symphony announces live performances for 2020-2021 season”:
The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra (FWSO) announced it will be performing live as planned this fall, but with a modified schedule and reduced audience capacity based on venue restrictions…
The symphony said in a news release that the organization has worked closely with venues and government health officials to ensure its live performances are safe for patrons, musicians, and staff.
“We recognize that the COVID-19 pandemic is still here in Texas, unfortunately, which is why we modified our schedule to insure our patrons are safe and socially-distant while experiencing the power of live music,” says Keith Cerny, Ph.D., president and CEO of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.
From D Magazine, “North Texas symphonies announce altered fall seasons”:
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra have announced reimagined fall 2020 seasons in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Both orchestras will be back on stage and performing for live audiences in September, but seeing a symphony this fall will be a bit more complicated than it was pre-COVID. We’re looking at reduced capacities in the concert halls; smaller, distanced orchestral ensembles; and fewer performances. Even in the midst of a global crisis, the show goes on…
The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra will also be returning in September with a modified schedule and reduced audience capacity. Adhering to social distancing guidelines and current government mandates, Bass Performance Hall will allow up to 500 patrons at concerts throughout the 2020-2021 season.
The program for Mr. Mitchell’s debut with the orchestra—proceeding as scheduled from October 30 through November 1—has been revised as follows:
BERNSTEIN - Serenade after Plato’s “Symposium”
Karen Gomyo, violin
MOZART - Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter”
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