www.valerysaul.com Described as a “powerful presence on the podium” by Marin Alsop, American conductor Valery Saul is recognized for her dynamic leadership, technical command and charismatic rapport with audiences. She is beginning her second season as Associate Conductor of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and also serves as cover conductor for the Minnesota Orchestra, Oregon Symphony,…

Oboe Principal, Rachel Fuller Memorial Chair Leanna Renfro joined the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra as Principal Oboe in September 2013. She was Principal Oboe with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra from 2007 to 2015. In previous positions she has served as Adjunct Instructor of Oboe at Belmont University in Nashville, Principal Oboe of the Kentucky Symphony and…

Geoffrey Robson, Music Director www.geoffreyrobson.com Named winner of the 2017 Respighi Prize in Conducting by the Chamber Orchestra of New York, Geoffrey Robson has emerged as a force of artistic leadership throughout the United States and the state of Arkansas. The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra has named Maestro Robson as its next Music Director after a…