“An emotionally rewarding experience… Led by Danzmayr, the orchestra created the sensation of timelessness, … taking concertgoers to a heavenly dimension.” — Oregon ArtsWatch
David Danzmayr has earned a reputation for the intensity and deep musicality of his music-making. Now in his sixth season as Music Director of the Oregon Symphony, he continues to champion the work of living composers, a theme that runs throughout the 2026/27 season, with highlights including premieres of new works by Jessie Montgomery with cellist Abel Selacoe and the world premiere of a new song cycle by Gabriel Kahane. Other highlights in Oregon include performances of Mahler’s Symphony No. 6, Bruckner’s Symphony No. 9, Mozart’s Mass in C minor, Scriabin’s Symphony No. 4, Elgar’s Enigma Variations and Schubert’s Symphony No. 10. Last season, Danzmayr and the orchestra released Andy Akiho’s Beneath Lighted Coffers: Concerto for Steel Pans & Orchestra (Reference Recordings).
