Conductor

Verdi’s Requiem is electrifying. Opening with hushed intensity. Breaking loose in the famous "Dies Irae." Pushing these accomplished performers to the brink. Performed by an all-star cast and your St. Louis Symphony Chorus. In Stéphane Denève’s hands, you might hold your breath for 80 minutes. Don’t miss it.  

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Verdi’s Requiem

Stifel Theatre

Any appearance by Yo-Yo Ma is an extraordinary event. Edward Elgar’s popular concerto is the perfect vehicle for Ma’s blend of keen intelligence and a firmly beating heart. And Stéphane Denève is on home soil for the delicate, multi-layered textures of Claude Debussy’s portrait of the ocean, La Mer. Subscribers have first access to tickets for this concert.

An Evening with Yo-Yo Ma

Reserve your seats today and enjoy unbeatable savings by subscribing to New World Symphony’s Saturday Two and Sunday Two subscription series. Starting at just $20 a concert, both series feature unforgettable performances with Stéphane Denève, Michael Tilson Thomas, pianist Emanuel Ax, jazz pianist Aaron Diehl and 87 of the world’s best young musicians.

Season Finale: Denève and Ehnes

New World Center

Part of PSO Disrupt: a series of unique concert events at Heinz Hall

Your wanderlust is showing. Let Paris be your playground in an immersive night of music featuring Gershwin’s iconic An American in Paris.   

Disrupt: Postcards from Paris

Heinz Hall

Conductor Stéphane Denève leads Spotlight Artist James Ehnes in Bernstein’s Serenade, inspired by the philosopher Plato’s views on love, blending the composer’s signature classical, romantic, and modernist elements with hints of jazz and Broadway. Connesson's composition paints a musical vision of an enchanting, mythical city, and Gershwin’s love letter to Paris, with its classical-jazz fusion, stirs emotions with its seductive rhythms and harmonies.

James Ehnes + An American in Paris

David Pecaut Square

Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet brings his customary joie de vivre to Saint-Saëns’ Egyptian Concerto, inspired by a trip down the Nile in 1896. Conductor Stéphane Denève unpacks the French fascination with Spanish culture in Debussy’s sultry Ibéria and Ravel’s ever-popular Boléro, with its sensuously hypnotic theme building to a volcanic climax.

Ravel Boléro

Symphony Center

This phenomenal instrument is a conduit for drama. And when all the stops are out, it’s electrifying – especially when in the presence of the Sydney Opera House Grand Organ, the world’s largest mechanical tracker-action pipe organ, consisting of an extraordinary 10,244 pipes.

Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony

Sydney Opera House

**Symphonie Fantastique by The Philadelphia Orchestra**

Join us for an unforgettable performance of Berlioz's most famous work, "Symphonie fantastique," a mesmerizing tale of love and madness that continues to captivate audiences worldwide. This enchanting program features the exceptional talents of French conductor Stéphane Denève and renowned cellist Gautier Capuçon, bringing to life a vivid connection with composers uniquely identified with their country.

**Performance Details:**
- **Dates and Times:**
  - Friday, November 22, 2024, at 2:00 PM
  - Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 8:00 PM
- **Location:** Verizon Hall, newly rededicated as Marian Anderson Hall, home of The Philadelphia Orchestra.
- **Conductor:** Stéphane Denève
- **Soloist:** Gautier Capuçon, Cello
- **Program:**
  - Augusta Holmès: La Nuit et l’amour Interlude, from Ludus pro patria
  - Guillaume Connesson: Cello Concerto (U.S. premiere)
  - Hector Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique

**About the Performance:**
Experience the U.S. premiere of Connesson's virtuosic Cello Concerto, a work celebrated for its exuberant colors and technical brilliance, perfectly showcasing Capuçon's impeccable taste and Romantic ardor. Under the baton of Stéphane Denève, known for his fabulous ear and mastery of scores, this program promises an evening of emotional depth and musical excellence.

**Tickets and Subscription Packages:**
This performance is available as part of the 2024-25 Subscription Package, offering magnificent programming and exclusive subscriber benefits. Choose from packages including Friday Matinee A, Saturday Evening B, or Create Your Own for a personalized concert experience.

**Additional Information:**
- Programs, artists, dates, prices, and availability are subject to change.
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Don't miss this opportunity to witness a masterful blend of storytelling and symphonic music at the Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall. Reserve your seats now for a musical journey with The Philadelphia Orchestra that promises to be both fantastique and unforgettable.

Symphonie fantastique

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Severance Music Center is Cleveland’s home for symphonic music and other presentations, including Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Concert Hall and Reinberger Chamber Hall. We are strongly committed to making everyone feel welcome. The doors to Severance open three hours prior to most performances.

An American in Paris

Severance Music Center

Experience the majestic harmonies of Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 as The Cleveland Orchestra takes the stage at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, FL. This enchanting performance, scheduled for January 31 and February 1, 2025, promises an unforgettable evening under the baton of Stéphane Denève, featuring the prodigious talent of Spanish violinist Maria Dueñas in her Cleveland Orchestra debut.

The concert will showcase a rich program beginning with the vibrant Suite from L’Arlésienne by Bizet, followed by Lalo's Symphonie espagnole, a piece that perfectly complements Dueñas's virtuosity with its fiery Spanish rhythms. The evening culminates with Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8, a masterpiece that evokes the pastoral beauty of Bohemia, performed in a unique collaboration with musicians from the New World Symphony.

This performance is not only a celebration of classical music but also a partnership with the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, a beacon of cultural excellence in downtown Miami. The center is renowned for its commitment to connecting all people to the arts and each other, making it the perfect venue for this event.

Tickets and subscriptions are available for both nights, offering a splendid opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of classical music with one of the most prestigious orchestras in the world. Don't miss this chance to be part of a musical journey that bridges continents, cultures, and communities.

Stéphane Denève

Conductor

Events

27 - 28 Apr, 2024

Verdi’s Requiem · St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

May 3, 2024

An Evening with Yo-Yo Ma · St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

11 - 12 May, 2024

Season Finale: Denève and Ehnes · New World Symphony

May 18, 2024

Disrupt: Postcards from Paris · Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

May 29 - Jun 1, 2024

James Ehnes + An American in Paris · Toronto Symphony Orchestra

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