Eugene Symphony

I love the Eugene Symphony! Truly, for a town this size, we are very fortunate to have a symphony of this caliber. The musicians are top-​notch. I lived in Portland most of my life, and Eugene’s symphony is just as good if not better than the Oregon Symphony. I also grew up listening to classical music, and so I feel I am a good judge of an orchestra and its conductor.
Much credit here goes to Giancarlo Guerrero, the symphony’s former conductor who we sadly lost last year. A very talented conductor, he has moved on now, but he definitely did a GREAT job with the Eugene Symphony, and he has left a great legacy. The new music director, Danail Rachev, is young, and definitely has room to grow. However, he has thus far selected familiar, enjoyable pieces that even novice classical music fans will likely recognize.
The prices are great, especially for students. I wish I could afford season tickets, because I’d be there every Thursday if I could be.