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The woods can be a scary place, and who could be living in that big, candy, house? Will our siblings ever find their way back home? Join us as the OPO Woodwind Quintet shows that there is nothing sweeter than working together!

A must-see concert featuring the music of legendary Oscar-winning composer John Williams. His music spans seven decades and his impact on the film industry includes some of the most popular, acclaimed, and recognizable music in cinema history. The Music of John Williams changed the way we experience movies from the blast-off a spaceship to the stirring waters and a giant fish below. Filmography includes Superman, the Harry Potter movies, all of the Star Wars movies, Indiana Jones, E.T., four different Olympic Games themes, and many more. With five Academy Awards, seven BAFTAS, and 25 Grammy Awards, his incredible body of work is nearly unparalleled in the industry. These performances will include favorites from Star Wars, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones and more!

Few composers have left a heroic mark in the way Beethoven has on the world of classical music. Be amazed as the Philharmonic welcomes Young Concert Artist Ying Li to the stage under the baton of Laura Jackson for a captivating program of all Beethoven music, featuring three of his most iconic works. Fidelio Overture is a true testament to Beethoven’s intensity as a composer written for his only opera, Fidelio, showcases themes of love, courage, and the triumph of the human spirit. Then, be enchanted by Piano Concerto No. 4 full of beauty and splendor where piano and orchestra weave together an exquisite dialogue. Conclude the concert with the monumental and triumphant Symphony No. 3 “Eroica.” A masterpiece in its own right is a pivotal moment in time for classical music as the transition from Classicism and Romanticism.

From Orlando theater kid to Broadway superstar, Michael James Scott comes home for an electrifying symphonic event that will take you on a magic carpet ride through the American songbook. Perhaps best known for his vibrant portrayal of The Genie in Disney’s ALADDIN on Broadway, Michael brings his signature brand of light and laughter to new renditions of classic tunes spanning pop, soul, Disney, and Broadway.

Music Director Eric Jacobsen closes the Classics Series with a captivating journey between juxtaposed pieces by Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky. Grace Park takes the stage to perform Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto with its delicate Adagio and feisty Finale. Tchaikovsky’s 5th Symphony is an orchestral tour de force, showcasing the full power of the orchestra. From the soaring melodies, thundering brass, and exploration of themes of fate and struggle, this is an unforgettable concert spotlighting the heroes on our hometown stage and the masters of classical music.