A Symphony of Sounds: Exploring New World Symphony's Upcoming Season
As the curtain rises on the New World Symphony's 2025-26 season, a rich tapestry of performances awaits, blending classical masterpieces with modern marvels. From the revolutionary strains of Beethoven's Eroica to the iconic film scores of John Williams, the season promises a journey through musical history. With celebrated conductors like Stéphane Denève and Manfred Honeck at the helm and virtuosos like Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider on stage, audiences will be treated to a diverse array of concerts, each offering a unique exploration of sound, culture, and artistry.
From Harriet Tubman to Napoleon, the season begins with a salute to freedom fighters and revolutionaries. Copland captures the enduring courage of The Great Emancipator. Stéphane Denève conducts Beethoven’s pioneering Third Symphony.
Reserve your seats for this performance today and enjoy unbeatable savings by subscribing to New World Symphony’s Saturday One or Sunday One series. Starting at just $20 a concert, both series feature illuminating performances with Stéphane Denève, Augustin Hadelich, Manfred Honeck, Kalena Bovell and 87 of the world’s best young musicians.
Martin Beaver, first violin of the famed Toyko String Quartet, makes his NWS debut to join Fellows for quartets by Schubert and Barber.
Reserve your seats today and enjoy unbeatable savings by subscribing to New World Symphony’s Chamber Music Series. Starting at just $10 a concert, the 2025-26 series features six glorious afternoons with the music of Franz Schubert, J.S. Bach, Kaija Saariaho, Julius Eastman, Samuel Barber, Meredith Monk and more.
Star Wars, Harry Potter, E.T. and more. Join Stéphane Denève for a night at the movies featuring the unforgettable melodies of Hollywood’s favorite film scores.
Reserve your seats today and enjoy unbeatable savings by subscribing to New World Symphony’s Arsht Center series. Starting at just $15 a concert, this series features three bucket-list concerts in downtown Miami.
Oct 18, 2025
New World Symphony
Miami, FL · Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
Celebrated violinist Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider joins your New World Symphony for Tchaikovsky’s beloved concerto. Stéphane Denève conducts Florence Price’s Third Symphony, a rediscovered modernist masterpiece commissioned by the WPA during the Great Depression.
Bring your family to a festive celebration of Mexican composers, our ancestors and our past. Wear your Halloween costume, face paint or flower crown and arrive early for hands-on activities.
Finnish conductor and composer Esa-Pekka Salonen found inspiration in Igor Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale for his own Catch and Release. Antonín Dvořák’s Piano Quintet No. 1 is a master class in skill and beauty, over 15 years in the making.
Antonín Dvořák embraced the sounds of his new American home, adopting the country’s rich musical traditions to create one of the most famous symphonies of all time. Inspired by Dvořák, Glanert’s Cello Concerto heralds the return of virtuoso Johannes Moser.
From Argentina and Venezuela to Mexico and New York City, the music of the Americas comes to life under the baton of conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto. Juan Pablo Contreras’ Grammy-nominated Mariachitlán fuses the infectious rhythms of mariachi with original melodies inspired by the Mexican state of Jalisco.
Gustav Mahler’s symphonies have changed the way we think about music and his Fourth Symphony is a masterpiece of joy and childlike wonder that evokes the gates of heaven. Conductor Manfred Honeck makes his triumphant return in a program of orchestral gems from his homeland, Austria.
The New World Symphony's 2025-26 season offers a captivating blend of classical and modern music, promising audiences an enriching and diverse concert experience. From revolutionary symphonies to iconic film scores and innovative collaborations, each event is a testament to the power of music to transcend time and culture. With a lineup featuring remarkable artists and a range of musical genres, the season invites both seasoned aficionados and newcomers alike to explore the endless possibilities of orchestral music. Whether you're drawn to the classics or curious about contemporary creations, this season has something to offer everyone.