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When asked what has set Sawyer Brown apart in the music business to account for four decades of success, lead singer and front man Mark Miller answers, “one of the unique things about the band is we don’t really have a lot of love songs. We have life songs.”

Season tickets currently on sale! Contact the Salina Symphony Office to order. Presented in partnership with Ballet Salina Enter the magical world of childlike imagination with Tchaikovsky’s timeless ballet, The Nutcracker. This beloved story of a young girl’s Christmas Eve dream never fails to touch the heart and create a lasting memory for the whole family.

LEAHY, the dynamic Canadian band from Lakefield, Ontario, has been a force in the folk, Celtic and world music scene for decades. The group of siblings from the 11-member Leahy family is renowned for their outstanding musical abilities and thrilling French-Canadian step-dancing. From early days, LEAHY has been known for their innovative approach to music. Their self-titled debut album showcased their distinct sound and style, merging traditional Celtic tunes with modern rhythms and instrumentation. This blend of deep-rooted tradition and contemporary creativity has become a hallmark of their music and performances, resonating with audiences worldwide. LEAHY’s music has also earned the family and band widespread acclaim and numerous accolades, including several awards and nominations from the Juno Awards(Canada’s Grammy’s) and the Canadian Folk Music Awards.

Uplifting tunes and exuberant rhythms abound in this concert of epic proportions. Following a lively opener by Maestro Segal, the incredible principal cellist of The Cleveland Orchestra, Mark Kosower, will perform Friedrich Gulda’s Cello Concerto, a wild and catchy work described by the composer as “jazz, a minuet, rock, a smidgen of polka, and a march.” On the second half, Tchaikovsky’s monumental and heroic Fifth Symphony paints the ultimate picture of victory over strife. From the lush orchestration to the soaring melodies, you won’t want this concert to end!

Classic Albums Live takes the greatest Classic Rock albums and recreates them live on stage - note for note / cut for cut. “CAL are curators,” says founder Craig Martin, “These albums are historic and stand the test of time and CAL honors these records and their fans by delivering performances that sound exactly like these records."

These inspiring performances will feature members of the Youth Symphony, Youth Jazz Band and Preparatory Orchestra.

Experience Mozart’s majestic final work, the Requiem, a masterpiece of both solace and intensity reflective of the timeless themes of life, death and redemption. On the first half, the program opens with a spiritual work by Florence Price featuring principal clarinetist Chris Johnson. Young virtuoso Lun Li will then bring Joseph Bologne’s remarkable and “Mozartean” Ninth Violin Concerto to life. A true renaissance man of the 18th century, Bologne was an extraordinary black composer neglected for centuries who is finally getting rightful recognition as one of the most accomplished musicians of his time.