Today is Brahms’s 187th birthday. Below is a special message from your conductor, José Luis Gomez, about Brahms:
We cannot wait to celebrate Brahms with you in the music hall. We look forward to the return of your Tucson Symphony Orchestra – the return of live music. The suspension of performances has created an unexpected financial strain. If you find yourself able, please make a donation to show your support. Your gift will be put to immediate good use and provide critical relief to the whole organization.
It’s also another composer’s birthday! Learn about how artists used to connect with patrons, despite physical distance, through letters: