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BY DUSTIN BUTLER
The Richardson Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1961 by the organization’s rst music director, Chris Xeros, who was the conductor for just over 30 years.
The Richardson Symphony Orchestra plays music from across the globe in a variety of genres, from classical to pop.
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Richardson Symphony Orchestra creates community
Current Music Director Clay Couturiaux is one of three music directors in the orchestra’s history and has been in the position since 2012.
nding something that will inspire them. “It’s also about what is going to make the orches- tra better ... what challenges them and inspires them,” Couturiaux said. The impact The conductor said orchestras improve the quality of life for those who attend, and, because the orchestra plays music from all over the world, it helps to promote understanding of other cultures. “No matter what is going on in the world, the feelings and emotions in the music, people relate to it,” Couturiaux said. “Locally, there is a sense of pride. It fosters pride in the community that they have an orchestra, a sense of togetherness.”
Unlike many other community symphonies, Richardson Symphony Orchestra has only had three music directors in its history. Music Director Clay Couturiaux attributes this to the support of the community and the musicians. “The orchestra is an important part of the community’s fabric,” he said. The backstory The Richardson Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1961 with Couturiaux taking the helm in 2012. As music director, Couturiaux works with Exec- utive Director and President Laurie Garvie to set the orchestra’s schedule throughout the season by keeping in mind the musical taste of the audience
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