The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Miguel Harth-Bedoya have signed a three-year extension of his contract that will lengthen his tenure until July 2011. The new agreement illustrates the dedication of both parties to the cultural growth of the community and their desire to continue building upon the Orchestra's longstanding tradition of excellence.

Fort Worth Opera announced that it will offer complimentary child care during its opera performances for the inaugural 2007 Festival. The service will be available for Friday and Saturday evening performances and will be complimentary for all season ticket holders with children from 6 months to 11-years-old.

Experience the power and passion of a live symphonic concert with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra March 16-18 at Bass Performance Hall. The curtain rises with Schumann's powerful Overture to Manfred, Op. 115, based on Byron's drama of the same name.

Steve Lippia has established his place among the finest interpreters of standards and traditional pop music in the nation. From Come Fly With Me, The Summer Wind, My Way and more, "The Best Is Yet To Come" in this concert of hits, introducing a new generation to timeless music, while taking established Sinatra fans back in time! Join Music Director Miguel Harth-Bedoya and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra for four lively performances March 22-25 at Bass Performance Hall.

Fort Worth Opera's 60th Anniversary celebration will be a very special one, as it marks a new beginning for the company's presentations. The oldest continually performing opera company in Texas is completely revamping its format from a fall/winter schedule to a condensed three-week festival from May 19 through June 10.

Fort Worth Opera's 60th Anniversary celebration will be a very special one, as it marks a new beginning for the company's presentations. The oldest continually performing opera company in Texas is completely revamping its format from a fall/winter schedule to a condensed three-week festival from May 19 through June 10.

Boisterous conductor Nicholas McGegan brings to life highlights of 18th-century opera and symphony with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Feb. 23-25 at Bass Performance Hall. The program opens with a suite from Rameau's Orchestral Suite from Naïs, a rambunctious battle piece that turns the stage into a sound of fury. Few musical works are as loved as Bach's Brandenburg Concertos-the Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 displays a lighter side of Bach's genius, with horns and oboes in the spotlight.

The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Association announced today that it has received a $2 million donation to endow the Concertmaster's Chair from Mr. and Mrs. Sid R. Bass. This generous contribution will expand the endowment fund to nearly $27 million.

Hailed by Rolling Stone as the "Queen of Folkabilly," Grammy Award-winning Nanci Griffith is one of the brightest lights in a new generation of artists merging country with folk and pop music. Griffith's beautiful voice, brilliant songwriting and uncommon emotional commitment have captivated fans worldwide, from Austin's Hole in the Wall bar to New York's Carnegie Hall, from Nashville's Grand Ole Opry to London's Royal Albert Hall.

Introduce your child to the joys of music through the family friendly concert series presented by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. The "Silly Symphony" concert will teach children about the instruments of the orchestra in a fun and exciting way that's sure to make them laugh as they learn. An instrument petting zoo, where children can learn about and play different instruments, will open 45 minutes before the concert begins.