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The MSO kicks off their 94th season with acclaimed saxophonist Branford Marsalis! Marsalis will be featured on Milhaud’s Scaramouche and John William’s Escapades, a full symphonic work derived from the score of Steven Spielberg’s Catch Me If You Can. This one-night-only concert is one you won’t want to miss!

To start our Classics Series, Music Director Nicholas Hersh and the MSO will guide us through the four seasons. The evening will start with Mendelssohn’s romantic Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Ortiz’s La Calaca which features driving rhythms and stirring melodies inspired by the traditions of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) that celebrate the afterlife in Mexican culture. Finally, we’ll dive deeper into each season with a “mixtape” from Hersh featuring one movement each from Vivaldi, Richter, Ysaÿe, and Piazzolla to create an exploration not only of the seasons, but of each of their cultures.

Somebody to Love, Under Pressure, Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen produced some of the most iconic rock anthems of all time. Join the Modesto Symphony for a concert under the stars as they salute Freddie Mercury and all of Queen’s greatest hits!

The Modesto Symphony Orchestra is kicking off their 95th Season by rolling out the red carpet! Celebrate the cinematic sounds of Hollywood with John Williams’ Cello Concerto, a bold and expressive work that will feature Turlock native, Timothy Loo. The evening will conclude with Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2 taking you on a rapturous journey through lyrical swells of color and harmony.

Experience the power of music to transcend time, culture, and history. This November, the Modesto Symphony Orchestra presents a beautifully introspective evening that unites diverse voices through sound—Margaret Bonds’ Montgomery Variations reflects on the Civil Rights movement, while Mozart’s lively Violin Concert No. 5 features the voice of the next generation, rising violinist Amaryn Olmeda. In a remarkable American premiere, Dmitri Klebanov’s Symphony No. 1 “In Memoriam Babi Yar” gives voice to remembrance and resilience.

There’s no place like the Modesto Symphony Orchestra for the holidays! Vocalist & pianist Tony DeSare joins Principal Pops Conductor Ryan Murray and the MSO Chorus for a program full of jazzy holiday favorites and plenty of yuletide cheer.

The Modesto Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Candlelight Concert is the perfect way to slow down and enjoy the holiday season. Our Modesto Symphony Orchestra is joined Modesto Symphony Orchestra Chorus to perform your favorite traditional hymns to help you and your loved ones feel the warmth and beauty of the holiday season. This unique concert typically is performed every third Tuesday of December in a beautiful church venue, decorated with candlelight and holiday cheer.

This February, let the Modesto Symphony Orchestra whisk you away for an enchanting evening of dance, romance, and fantasy! Two-time Latin GRAMMY winner and violinist Anne Akiko Meyers will ignite the stage with her passionate performance of Marquez’s Fandango. Then, be swept away into the fantastic world of Arabian Nights as the MSO performs Rimsky-Korsakov’s mesmerizing Scheherazade!

Toy Story, Up, The Incredibles – Pixar revolutionized animated films and created some of the most heartfelt and memorable moments in movie history. Step into the enchanting world of Pixar magic as the Modesto Symphony Orchestra performs the iconic film scores from Finding Nemo, Coco, Monsters Inc., and many more, blending the live performance with the cinematic visuals in a celebration fit for the entire family.

The MSO’s final Classics concert of the season will have us all celebrating! This program will celebrate the MSO’s 95th season, the Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra’s 45th season, and the Modesto Symphony Orchestra Chorus’s 25th season. This finale showcases one of the most well-known pieces of the 20th century, Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana. This bombastic epic combines powerful brass, rich harmonies, and the full force of the MSO Chorus.