Conductor Lawrence Golan is the first guest in the new spinoff episodes on strategic orchestra programming in composer Daniel Perttu’s “Muse in Music” Podcast. In a conversation that centers on the issues of creating and curating “thematic concerts and seasons that resonate with both universal and community-specific audiences” Maestro Golan shares his insights with specific examples from his work with York and Yakima Symphonies. Focusing particularly on the importance of balance in programming, strategic planning, and audiences, date/event programming and more, Golan discusses curating innovative programming, including pairing music from Bernard Herrmann's score for Psycho with scores by John Williams and Haydn.

With 2 years left on his current contract, the 8-year extension leads him to YSO's 100-year milestone.

The York Symphony Orchestra has committed to an 8-year contract extension with current Music Director and Maestro Lawrence Golan. Golan has been expertly leading the YSO's orchestra since 2014. With 2 years left on his current contract, the 8-year extension leads him to YSO's 100-year milestone.

"The fact that the organization believes in me enough to want to keep me on the podium for at least the next ten years. But beyond that, the York Symphony Orchestra has been growing and improving steadily over the past ten years. We are firing on all cylinders." Golan said.

Golan continues to grow not only the audience but also the musical excellence of all musicians on stage. Recognized as a treasured leader in the musical community, Golan strives to connect on and off the stage.

Lawrence Golan conducts the Bayerische Philharmonie in
collaboration with the Denver Philharmonic in a program featuring American composer/conductor Diane Wittry's Ode to Joy Fanfare, and two works by Beethoven: Choral Fantasty with pianist Maria Stadnik, and Symphony No. 9.

Bernstein is the focus - and his world renowned, legendary West Side Story in this high octane concert that features the Yakima Symphony Chorus