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Musical Extravaganza: Spokane Symphony's 2025-2026 Season Highlights

The Spokane Symphony's 2025-2026 season promises a spectacular array of musical events that will captivate audiences with the timeless works of Handel, Beethoven, Verdi, and more. From the jubilant refrains of Handel’s 'Messiah' to the profound depths of Verdi's 'Requiem,' this season is a celebration of classical music’s enduring power and beauty. Join Conductor James Lowe and a host of talented performers as they bring these masterpieces to life in venues that echo with history and grandeur.

Jul 7, 2025

1. Handel’s Messiah

The glorious holiday tradition of Handel’s Messiah returns to St. John’s Cathedral. Honor Handel’s most outstanding work with joyous refrains and exultant arias, including the iconic “Hallelujah” chorus, in this powerful presentation of the greatest story ever told.

20 - 22 Nov, 2025

Spokane Symphony - Fox Theater Spokane

Saskatoon, SK · The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

2. New Years Eve: Beethoven’s Ninth

Ring in the New Year with the grandeur of Beethoven’s monumental Ninth Symphony! Celebrating its 200th Anniversary, this work dedicated to freedom, joy and unity is an uplifting masterpiece, with its crowning jewel — “Ode to Joy” chorus performed by the Spokane Symphony Chorale. It’s a beautiful way to look boldly to the new year ahead.

Dec 31, 2025

Spokane Symphony - Fox Theater Spokane

Spokane, WA · Martin Woldson Theater

3. Masterworks 5: Stolen Melodies

Jess Walter, New York Times best-selling author, brings us his own witty, irreverent, and lyrical take on Britten’s “Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra” (aka “The Inland Northwesterner’s Guide to the Orchestra”).

Jan 31 - Feb 1, 2026

Spokane Symphony - Fox Theater Spokane

Spokane, WA · Martin Woldson Theater

4. Masterworks 8: Verdi Requiem

Guiseppe Verdi’s monumental Requiem is an epic and deeply moving work written in honor of Italian writer Alessandro Manzoni. This choral masterpiece merges operatic intensity with sacred reverence, exploring the full range of human emotion—from fear and sorrow to hope and transcendence. It stands as one of Verdi’s most profound and stirring works, a requiem that feels both personal and universal.

25 - 26 Apr, 2026

Spokane Symphony - Fox Theater Spokane

Spokane, WA · Martin Woldson Theater

Conclusion

The Spokane Symphony's 2025-2026 season is a testament to the enduring power of classical music. Through the talent of its performers and the timeless works of the great composers, these events promise to inspire, uplift, and entertain. Whether you seek the joyous harmonies of Handel, the monumental grandeur of Beethoven, or the emotional depth of Verdi, this season offers something for every music lover. Join the Spokane Symphony in celebrating a musical journey that honors the past while looking boldly to the future.

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