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  Music Director Martin Majkut has this to say about the new additions to our orchestra: “Carla Ecker and Kathleen Strahm are the newest top quality additions to the RVS. Carla, our new concertmaster, has an extensive performance background. In addition to the RVS, she also plays with the Phoenix Read more…

We learned over the weekend that Peter Serkin was ill and had to cancel his engagements in the Rogue Valley this week. He released this statement to go out to our audience: “It is with real regret that due to illness I cannot come to Ashland after all to play Read more…

Our treasured Music Director Martin Majkut has accepted an additional appointment as Music Director for the Queens Symphony Orchestra in New York City. We assure you that Martin will be continuing in his role as Music Director for the Rogue Valley Symphony. Martin says, “Working in the busy urban area Read more…

Salem, Ore. – A record 149 grants totaling $2.9 million will be awarded to Oregon’s cultural nonprofits by the Oregon Cultural Trust in fiscal year 2016-17, a 9 percent increase over last year. The increase is the direct result of another record year of fundraising. “The uniqueness of the Cultural Read more…

“Move over, Shakespeare! While Ashland is best known for its annual Shakespeare Festival, fewer visitors are familiar with these lesser-known yet equally appealing cultural events in town. If you are not a traditional stage production lover, don’t strike Ashland off of your vacation destination list! Here are 10 excellent cultural Read more…