Driven by a bold vision for the future, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra is on a strong path toward significant artistic and financial growth. Guided by a new strategic plan, A Bold Plan for Greatness, the Dallas Symphony aims to rise to the very top tier of American orchestras in the next decade, to become a key catalyst in making Dallas a world-class city and major cultural centre, and to be uniquely rooted and ubiquitous in the community. Financial stability is a key element of the plan as demonstrated by a substantial increase in endowment, which now totals $100 million. The plan is also marked by important artistic initiatives that include thematic programming, a new series of recordings with Hyperion, and new strategic community collaborations. A rich history of artistic excellence supports this plan. Eminent chief conductors such as Antal Dorati, Paul Kletzki, Georg Solti and Eduardo Mata began laying the groundwork for important parts of today’s DSO including extensive touring and recording under current Music Director Andrew Litton. The orchestra’s visibility has been boosted by special community and educational concerts and the building of the world-renowned Morton H Meyerson Symphony Center, which celebrated its fifteenth anniversary in 2004.