KERMIT POLING
Stravinsky - The Soldier's Tale
Monroe Symphony Orchestra, 3/25/21
KERMIT POLING
Conductor, Composer, Violinist
“"Poling led the orchestra in a polished performance. He proved himself to be an intelligent, knowledgable leader on the podium and...(the orchestra) played superbly.”
David Connelly, SHREVEPORT JOURNAL
“With but a wave of his hand the entire theater was transformed into a powerhouse of symphonic music.”
The Times
"The Romantic spirit lives, breathes, and flourishes in Kermit Poling."
Jerry Dubins, Fanfare Magazine
N E W S
SYMPHONY magazine: No Sound of Trumpet featured in magazine, fall 2012. Part of History Lesson article by Chester Lane: Link HERE
Louisiana Life Feature article in May/June issue. Read the article HERE!
El Dorado Insider Magazine: Feature article in Fall 2014 issue. Read the article HERE!
January, 2016 The Shreveport Symphony premiered a new symphony on January 23, 2016.
June, 2016
Premiere of guitar concerto to be performed by Giovanni De Chiaro - collaborative with the Shreveport Summer Music Festival
January 2017
Recording sessions with the London Symphony Orchestra and guitarist Giovanni de Chiaro.
March, 2017
Pennsylvania Ballet performs new version of Snow White ballet, collaborating with the Curtis Institute Orchestra.
FANFARE MAGAZINE REVIEWS OF LSO CD
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E V E N T HIGHLIGHTS
May
3
SBest of Broadway with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra. Gary and Beth Mauer, guest vocalists.
May
24
South Arkansas Symphony - Symphony on the Square
May 31
Marshall Symphony Orchestra with guests Jeans N Classics - Music of Journey
APR
June 8
Shreveport Summer Music Festival with guest cellist John Henry Crawford.