Get back to the Concerts and experience the thrills of the full orchestra with a heartfelt greeting and two first symphonies.
The Carnival of the Animals is a lighthearted musical composition of fourteen movements by the French composer Camille Saint-Saens. Each animal is introduced with a poem written by Ogden Nash. Listen to the hee-haw of violins and the roar of pianos. The pairing of the animals' theme music with poetry makes this an outstanding performance […]
Where distant horizons meet dramatic cadences, the landscape and atmosphere of this music transports us with Romantic moods. Thomas Heuser, conductor Louise Farrenc, Overture No. 1 in E Minor {1834) Alexander Borodin, In the Steppes of Central Asia Franz Schubert, Symphony No. 8 in B Minor, "Unfinished" Pre-Concert Preview lecture starts 1 hour before the […]
Experience the charisma of the 20th century through the lens of three distinct composers whose voices demand to be heard. Thomas Heuser, conductor Karen Kim, violin soloist Florence Price, Suite of Dances {1933) Albert Roussel, Petite Suite, Op. 39 {1929) Samuel Barber, Concerto for Violin and Orchestra {1949) Pre-Concert Preview lecture starts 1 hour before […]
End the season with bombastic fanfare and passionate displays of virtuosity alongside three composers celebrating life and country. Thomas Heuser, conductor Jim Stephenson, Fanfare for Democracy (2021 Co-Commission) Jean Sibelius, Finlandia, Op. 26 {1900) Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 36 Pre-Concert Preview lecture starts 1 hour before the performance. Intermission […]
