Join Eugene Symphony Music Director Alex Prior for an engaging City Club of Eugene presentation, where he’ll share his vision for Eugene Symphony and discuss how he works to ensure classical music remains vibrant and accessible in our rapidly changing cultural landscape.

City Club of Eugene Forum:
New Directors, New Visions

Speakers:
Alex Prior, Music Director, Eugene Symphony
Jennifer Martin, Artistic Director, Eugene Ballet

How do the artistic leaders of a community’s major cultural institutions influence their direction? And how does that shape the community’s aesthetic experience? In recent seasons, both the Eugene Symphony and the Eugene Ballet have welcomed new artistic leadership. These transitions offer a unique opportunity to reflect on how artistic directors and music directors shape programming, nurture artistic talent, and engage audiences, while honoring the traditions of their art forms.

Jennifer Martin, artistic director of Eugene Ballet, and Alex Prior, music director of Eugene Symphony will discuss their artistic visions, their approaches to balancing tradition with innovation, and their goals for expanding community engagement through music and dance. They will reflect on the broader role of performing arts organizations in civic life — from education and outreach to collaboration with other cultural institutions. Panelists will share insights into how they design seasons, develop new audiences, and ensure that classical music and ballet remain vibrant and accessible in a rapidly changing cultural landscape.

Price: FREE (Members and Non-Members)

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