“The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra will be releasing performances recorded live this season at the Michigan Theater,” writes Meredith Bruckner in Tuesday’s (2/16) WDIV-TV (Detroit, MI). “Starting this week, A2SO’s full string orchestra will perform three concerts at the iconic theater, which will be available for on-demand streaming through June 30. The performances will feature additional virtual chamber concerts and will be paired with takeout meals from local restaurants…. The virtual spring concerts are a result of a comprehensive safety plan developed by A2SO’s COVID-19 taskforce consisting of musicians and board members. ‘We’re fortunate to have some brilliant medical professionals on our board that have been instrumental in developing our safety protocols,’ [Executive Director Tyler] Rand said…. The symphony also consulted with Washtenaw County Health Department’s medical director Dr. Juan Marquez on how to safely perform … The first concert will be available for streaming on Saturday, Feb. 20. It features one of A2SO’s candidates for music director, Jacob Joyce, who will conduct music by Stravinsky, Mozart and Jessie Montgomery…. An Ann Arbor native, Joyce, 28, … is currently Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Associate Conductor.” Concerts on March 27 and May 1 will be led by Earl Lee and Perry So, respectively.
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