Grand Rapids Symphony

Grand Rapids Symphony
Orchestra
Founded1930
Location300 Ottawa Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Concert hallDeVos Performance Hall
Music directorMarcelo Lehninger
Websitewww.grsymphony.org

The Grand Rapids Symphony is a professional orchestra located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.[1] Founded in 1930, the Symphony celebrated its 90th anniversary season in 2019-20. In 2006, its recording Invention and Alchemy was nominated for Best Classical Crossover Album at the Grammy Awards.[2] The Grand Rapids Symphony presents more than 400 performances throughout Michigan each year, reaching over 200,000 people, and is heard in West Michigan on broadcasts by WBLU-FM (88.9) and WBLV-FM (90.3). The organization also implements 18 educational and access programs that benefit over 80,000 Michigan residents.

Since 2016, the Grand Rapids Symphony's music director has been Marcelo Lehninger.

  1. ^ "Grand Rapids Symphony". Michigan Chronicle. January 25, 2000. Archived from the original on September 18, 2012.
  2. ^ "Complete List of Grammy Nominees". San Francisco Chronicle. December 8, 2006.