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Laura Jackson Conducts Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia
August 10, 2025
Conductor Laura Jackson leads the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in an all-Tchaikovsky program featuring the Fouth Symphony, Rococo Variations with cello soloist Zlatomir Fung, and 1812 Overture.
Conductor Laura Jackson joins pura musica roster
May 27, 2025
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."
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Play & Sing for a Day
Billinghurst Middle School • Reno
Every year we invite singers and instrumentalists of all experience levels from our community to join the musicians of the Reno Phil and I in a day of music making and friendship, climaxing with a 1-hour performance. We'll perform a range of short classical pieces. It's low pressure and sheer fun and you'll get to know your musician neighbors. Come to play or just to enjoy the show!
Movies with the Maestro
Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts • Reno
Music from...
- Mission Impossible
- Spider-Man
- The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
- Titanic
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Wicked
- Gladiator
- Star Wars
- and more...
Red, White & Flight
Mackay Stadium, University of Nevada • Reno
Honoring the Past. Launching the Future
Let Freedom Fly
Join us for a Red, White and Flight celebration, an uplifting evening honoring America’s 250th birthday. This free event will light up the sky with an awe-inspiring drone show, fill the air with a live Reno Phil concert, and elevate imaginations with an interactive expo for all ages. Experience the Fourth of July, where patriotism soars, innovation takes flight, and possibility reaches new heights at Mackay Stadium on the University of Nevada campus.