Edward Reichel's criticism of Keith Lockhart makes me wonder if he is after the conductor's position. I do not appreciate Reichel's advocacy for elitist interpretations of musical compositions. I had the privilege to attend the Utah Symphony's performance of Beethoven's 9th. It touched my soul.

Doors to the music world of the Utah Symphony - Utah Opera (USUO) will open wide for children throughout the Wasatch Front, thanks to a $15,000 donation announced today by the Qwest Foundation.

By Jessica Harrison Deseret Morning News "BRAVO BROADWAY," Utah Symphony, Abravanel Hall, Friday; additional performance tonight, 8 p.m. (355-2787) The Utah Symphony's Pops Concerts are always crowd pleasers.

By Ellen Fagg, The Salt Lake Tribune Jan. 11--The Utah Symphony & Opera today named Melia Tourangeau, head of Michigan's Grand Rapids Symphony, as the new CEO of the state's largest performing arts agency. She takes over in April, according to US&O board chair Patricia Richards.

By Edward Reichel Deseret Morning News These are exciting times for the Utah Symphony & Opera. In its five-year existence, US&O has enjoyed remarkable stability in its artistic and management leadership. But that is about to change.