Madison Symphony Names Laura Jackson as New Director

Laura Jackson, conductor of the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra in Nevada, has been selected to lead the Madison Symphony Orchestra.

Jackson has led the Reno Phil since 2009. She intends to stay on there, having signed a contract through the 2028-29 season, in addition to her work in Madison.

“The reality is it’s more common than not for conductors today to have more than one music directorship,” said Jackson, who has a home base in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where her husband is a musicologist. “The Madison Symphony and the Reno Philharmonic work beautifully in complement to each other.”

The Sound of Leadership

At the Reno Philharmonic and Las Vegas Philharmonic, two conductors are proving that great leadership, like great music, transcends labels.

Mit Jazz, Klassik und Moderne durchs Anrechtskonzert

Unter dem Dirigat von Laura Jackson bereitet die Rheinische Philharmonie viel Vergnügen mit Prokofjew, Gershwin und Schostakowitsch

Where the Madison Symphony Orchestra stands on its director search

Laura is one of eight finalists to replace John DeMain as Music Director of the Madison Symphony.

Laura Jackson Conducts Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia

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.

Former violin soloist Laura Jackson cements her place on the podium

"There are very few things in our life experience that demand that kind of attention like music does," says Laura Jackson.

Conductor Laura Jackson joins pura musica roster

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."

one of two soloists with Reno Phil this weekend, Katherine Emma Liu

"I am absolutely thrilled to feature the extraordinary pianist, Katherine Emma Liu, in Beethoven’s epic Piano Concerto No. 5. She is a delight to work with!" - Laura Jackson

Russ de Luna, one of two soloists with Reno Phil

Laura Jackson with Russ de Luna, the extraordinary English Horn player of the San Francisco Symphony who is appearing as soloist with Reno Phil on the rarely heard instrument the bass oboe.

"We are performing a world premiere a new commissioned composition by composer Marko Bajzer called “The Sacrifice of Prometheus” about the Nevada State Tree, the Bristlecone Pine.

It is a thrill to collaborate with Russ again! He and I worked together at the Atlanta Symphony for 3 years 2004-2007. Welcome Russ! It’s an honor to have you with us!

World Premiere by Composer Marko Bajzer Played by Reno Phil March 22 and 23

Marko Bajzer's new composition The Sacrifice of Prometheus receives its world premiere with the Reno Phil and music director/conductor Laura Jackson on Saturday and Sunday, March 22 and 23.

Laura Jackson conducts Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia Augusts 3

Conductor Laura Jackson leads the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in Ravinia's 46th Annual Tchaikovsky Spectacular at the Pavilion on August 3 at 5:00 PM Joining as soloist is cellist Zlatomir Fung.

The Reno Phil extends Laura Jackson's contract as Music Director through 2028-2029 season

Reno, Nev. (April 19, 2024) — The Reno Philharmonic is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Laura Jackson to continue to lead the orchestra through the 2028 – 2029 season. Jackson has spent the last 15 years as the Music Director and Conductor of the Reno Phil and will continue to champion the Reno Phil’s efforts to offer innovative musical experiences.

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A profile of Laura's work in Forbes Magazine.

Reno Gazette Journal-Finalists named for 2019 RGJ Citizen of the Year

Grant Denton, Calen Evans, Allison Gorelick, Laura Jackson, Janet Phillips, Heather Goulding and Grace Nichols are the finalists for RGJ Citizen of the Year for 2019.

Reno Philharmonic Appoints Laura Jackson

The Reno Gazette-Journal just announced that Laura Jackson has been appointed the new music director and conductor of the Reno Philharmonic. She is the fourth conductor to hold a position with the ensemble and first woman.

 

Symphony Magazine: Reno Philharmonic names Jackson to music director post

In Sunday’s (3/29) Reno Gazette-Journal (Nevada), Forrest Hartman reports, “The Reno Philharmonic has hired Laura Jackson as its new music director and conductor, and executive director Tim Young says she was the favorite not only of the search committee but of orchestra musicians and the public.