The grant, the largest ever given to the DSO for operating expenses, is intended to help the orchestra expand its pool of donors and end its chronic deficits. The DSO posted a small surplus this year, but still has an accumulated debut of $2.2 million.
"We are now serving a wider, more diverse community, in many new ways," executive director Ann Parsons said in a statement. "A stable future depends on broad support, finding new donors, and the next generation of donors. "
Composer John Adams and theatre director Lileana Blain-Cruz retells the story of the Nativity, through the lens of Latin America.
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Lileana Blain-Cruz directs the new production, opening April 23.
The Cuban-born composer is this season's Debs Composer's Chair.
The cast is led by Bryonha Marie and Nathan Gunn, with Tony winner Ted Sperling at the baton.
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