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!

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.

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.