| Orchestra founded by Brooks Morris |
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| Lela Rogers (mother of actress Ginger Rogers) appointed as Executive Director |
| Symphony League of Fort Worth organized |
| Ezra Rachlin appointed Music Director |
| First Oktoberfest organized by the Symphony League |
| John Giordano appointed Music Director |
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| Fort Worth Chamber Orchestra ("Texas Little Symphony") formed by John Giordano |
Ann Koonsman appointed General Manager
Fort Worth Chamber Orchestra's Carnegie Hall debut
First Gala fundraiser |
First international tour to Mexico
Norwood Dixon's Instrument Acquisition Program supported by Mr. and Mrs. William S. Davis, Jr. and others and the FWSO receives the Davis Stradivarius violin. |
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| Instrument Loan Fund for musicians established by a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Garland Lasater, Jr. |
| Tour of the People's Republic of China |
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| Endowment fund established by a gift from Mr. and Mrs. William S. Davis, Jr. |
| First Polo for Pops fundraiser held at Brushy Creek Polo Ranch |
Tour of Spain
Inception of Concerts In The Garden Summer Music Festival at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden |
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| Luciano Pavarotti performs with the Orchestra at Tarrant County Convention Center Arena before an audience of 14,000 |
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The Brooks Morris Society formed thanks to the leadership of Mr. and Mrs. Garland Lasater, Jr.
FWSO opens The Ballpark in Arlington in April
FWSO hosts the Tokyo International Music Competition for Conducting |
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| Opening of the Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall |
Miguel Harth-Bedoya appointed Music Director
Millennium Campaign is launched, Mrs. Sid R. Bass, Chairman |
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| Inaugural Great Performances Festival is held, featuring music of Beethoven |
Miguel Harth-Bedoya wins the 2002 Seaver/NEA Conductors Award
FWSO holds first Haydn Seek fundraiser, which becomes an annual event
Great Performances Festival featuring the music of Brahms |
| Great Performances Festival featuring the music of Mendelssohn |
| Great Performances Festival featuring the music of Tchaikovsky |
| Great Performances Festival: Passions of the Homeland |
| Great Performances Festival featuring the music of Mozart |
Millennium Campaign reaches $27 million
Great Performances Festival featuring the Mahler Cycle: Part I |
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Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra makes its debut at Carnegie Hall
Great Performances Festival featuring the Mahler Cycle: Part II
Millennium Campaign reaches $28 million |
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