PROGRAM NOTES THAT POP

Aaron Grad has been the exclusive program annotator for the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra since 2005. He also contributes program notes to the New World Symphony, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Seattle Symphony, 92nd Street Y, Celebrity Series of Boston, and many other ensembles and presenters. His concert reviews have appeared in The Washington Post, and PlaybillArts regularly publishes his feature articles and interviews online. Aaron strives in his program notes to spread his own excitement and knowledge about music to the widest possible audience, fostering deeper engagement and curiosity.

TESTIMONIALS

  • "Aaron Grad is an absolute joy to work with! His notes are interesting and informative for long-time listeners of classical music, yet accessible and welcoming for first-time attendees. Aaron makes my job easier by always, always meeting his deadlines and often submitting his notes early. He is unfailingly dependable."

    -Kelly Belich, Communications Manager, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra

  • "Aaron has a knack for communicating the essence of a piece of music. He’s able to distill his excellent research into information our audiences find interesting and extremely readable. Aaron always brings great ideas to the table, and I appreciate his timeliness and speed of delivery."

    -Elizabeth Holmgren, Marketing Manager, Celebrity Series of Boston

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