DailyTrojan: 'world-renowned conductor Thomas Wilkins transforms the Hollywood Bowl into the City of Lights'

[Thomas Wilkins]

Daily Trojan

Haute Highlights

Posted September 14, 2011

“FIREWORKS FINALE

The Hollywood Bowl, one of Los Angeles’s most prestigious venues, is hosting a handful of events this weekend. Perhaps most enticing is Saturday’s 'A Night at the Moulin Rouge: A Magical Evening in Paris.' Join spectators from all over Los Angeles and watch as world-renowned conductor Thomas Wilkins transforms the Hollywood Bowl into the City of Lights.

“The otherworldly night will feature hits, such as 'An American in Paris' and other French-themed gems, played by the celebrated Hollywood Bowl Orchestra; jazzy cabaret pieces by special guest Paris Combo; enthralling dance numbers by special guests from the legendary Moulin Rouge; and dazzling fireworks sure to put a spectacular cap on a priceless night.”

HollywoodBowl.com

Thomas Wilkins in Brevard Music Center Season; Hollywood Bowl Orchestra Contract Extended Through 2013

[Thomas Wilkins]

Two recent announcements help fill in the performance calendar of Maestro Thomas Wilkins. He is Music Director of the Omaha Symphony, and Principal Guest Conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, and holds the Germeshausen Family and Youth Concert Conductor chair with the Boston Symphony:

Variety.com
Posted: Wed., May. 4, 2011, 7:10pm PT
Cirque's 'IRIS' to bow at H'wood Bowl
By Steve Chagollan
“In addition, Thomas Wilkins' contract as principal guest conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra has been extended through the Hollywood Bowl 2013 season.”

WHPK Radio

Copyright Jeff Miller

“Hendersonville Happenings
The Brevard Music Center (BMC), a summer festival and institute, will open its 75th anniversary season on Friday, June 24 on its campus in Brevard, North Carolina.”

“Orchestra forms the heart of Brevard's festival, and a cast of renowned conductors, both American and international, will lead three different orchestras through some of the most important and best-loved music in the repertoire. In addition to Mr. Lockhart (who will conduct five concerts during the season) and Ms. Falletta (who conducts programs on June 24 and 26), other conductors appearing this season include the legendary Swiss conductor Matthias Bamert, Grant Llewellyn (Music Director of the North Carolina Symphony) from Wales, Thomas Wilkins (Omaha Symphony and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra), Lucas Richman (the orchestras of Bangor and Knoxville), and Ken Lam (BMC Resident Conductor).”