Composer

The Stanford Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Paul Phillips, presents their 2024 Fall Concert program from the main stage of Bing Concert Hall featuring pianist Spencer Cha ('26), 2024 Concerto Competition Winner.

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Stanford Symphony Orchestra

Stanford University

The Stanford Symphony Orchestra and Stanford Wind Symphony team up to present the annual Halloween Concert in Dinkelspiel Auditorium with a dramatic program of repertoire appropriate for spooky season.

Don't forget to wear your costume! Following the second half of the program, there will be a contest with the winner taking the stage to conduct the evening's final selection.

2024 Halloween Concert

Hallowe'en Concert

El Portal Theater

Join us for an evening of enchanting melodies and spine-tingling tunes at the Symphony Spooktacular, presented by the Owensboro Symphony. This captivating event marks the opening of the 59th season and is set to take place on October 26, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the RiverPark Center, located at 101 Daviess St, Owensboro, KY 42303.

Under the baton of Troy Quinn, the Owensboro Symphony will transport you to a dark and mysterious world of classical music, featuring an enthralling lineup that promises to bewitch and beguile. The evening's program includes the eerie strains of Mussorgsky’s "Night on Bald Mountain," the chilling notes of Herrmann’s "Psycho Suite," the magical melodies of Dukas’ "The Sorcerer’s Apprentice," and the majestic movements of Brahms' Symphony No. 1. This Halloween spectacular is an unforgettable celebration of musical magic that will leave you spellbound and craving more.

The night begins with an exclusive "Behind the Music" talk at 6:15 p.m., offering insights and stories behind the evening's pieces, before the concert commences at 7:00 p.m. 

Tickets for this mesmerizing event will be available for purchase starting October 1, 2024. Whether you're a season ticket holder or looking to buy single tickets, don't miss your chance to be part of this magical musical journey. Join us at the Symphony Spooktacular for an evening that celebrates the power of music to evoke the mysterious and the supernatural.

Symphony Spooktacular

RiverPark Center

### Event Description: MasterWorks II: Star Wars and Its Influences

**Date and Time:**  
Saturday, October 26th, 2024, at 3:00 PM

**Location:**  
Umstattd Hall, Zimmermann Symphony Center  
2331 17th St. NW, Canton, OH 44708

**Overview:**  
Join the Canton Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable afternoon as they present "MasterWorks II: Star Wars and Its Influences." Conducted by CSO Music Director Matthew Jenkins Jaroszewicz, this family-friendly concert invites you to don your favorite Star Wars costumes and immerse yourself in the iconic music of John Williams. The event will feature the Star Wars Suite, alongside the music that inspired Williams' legendary compositions.

**Program Highlights:**
- **Kings Row Suite** by Erich Wolfgang Korngold
- **The Planets: Mars** by Gustav Holst
- **Piano Concerto No. 2, II** by Camille Saint-Saëns
- **The Transit of Venus** by Nancy Bloomer Deussen
- **The Sorcerer’s Apprentice** by Paul Dukas
- **Star Wars Suite** by John Williams

**Special Features:**
- **Pre-Concert Lecture:**  
  A pre-concert lecture will be held at 2:00 PM in Foundation Hall, providing insights into the music and its influences.

- **Artist Spotlight:**  
  The concert will feature the dynamic and versatile pianist, Dean Zhang, known for his critically acclaimed performances and praised for his expressive touch at the keyboard.

**Ticket Information:**
- **General Admission:** $12 / $27 / $37 / $52 (excluding children and students, subject to a $3 processing fee)
- **Student Tickets (18 with ID):** FREE
- **Children (17 and under):** FREE
- **Discounts:** 20% off for Veterans, First Responders, Healthcare Workers, Educators, SNAP & Medicaid Recipients
- **Box Office:**  
  Phone: 330-452-2094  
  Email: boxoffice@cantonsymphony.org  
  Tickets on sale starting August 15th

**Additional Information:**
- **Costumes Encouraged:** Embrace the Star Wars theme by wearing your favorite character costumes.
- **Family-Friendly:** With discounted ticket prices and a convenient start time, this concert is perfect for audiences of all ages.

**Support and Sponsorship:**
This concert is supported by our Presenting Sponsor.

Prepare to be transported to a galaxy far, far away with the Canton Symphony Orchestra's "MasterWorks II: Star Wars and Its Influences." May the force be with you!

MasterWorks II: Star Wars and Its Influences

Zimmermann Symphony Center

A Thursday concert where the symphony orchestra's wind players are in the spotlight in a meeting between modern and classical. Meet Håkan Hardenberger as conductor together with MSO's own trumpet soloist Gustav Melander.

The Sorcerers Apprentice

Malmö Concert Hall

The protean French pianist brings a programme concentrating on Bach on the piano – in this instance mostly in his own transcriptions. Alexandre Tharaud has also made his own pianistic version of Dukas’s famous orchestral showpiece, which contrasts with a virtuoso suite by the latter’s contemporary, Ravel, whose complete piano works form part of Tharaud’s sizeable discography.

Alexandre Tharaud piano

Wigmore Hall

Renowned author and animator James Mayhew brings his illustrations to life right before your eyes, while our talented students perform beloved orchestral favourites. Wrangle with the magic broom in the Sorcerer’s Apprentice or soar to new heights in Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite, all inspired by James’ critically acclaimed children’s book Once Upon A Tune and the eagerly anticipated A Symphony of Stories.

RNCM Young Explorers: A Symphony of Stories

RNCM (Royal Northern College of Music)

Get out those cat ears and superhero costumes and celebrate Halloween with this sensory friendly performance!

Children's Halloween Spectacular

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Stravinsky showed his true colours in The Firebird. In this coruscating ballet music he unleashed for the first time the vivid colours that would captivate generations of theatre-goers. He had the perfect subject matter in the compelling story of the young Prince Ivan outwitting the evil sorcerer Kashchey and freeing the 13 enchanted Princesses with the help of the magical Firebird. Tianyi Lu also conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra in Puccini’s effortlessly lyrical Preludio sinfonico, Dukas’s retelling of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice tale and a new Cello Concerto by Francisco Coll, powered by dances ranging from the tango to the waltz.

Prom 38: Stravinsky’s The Firebird with the BBC Symphony Orchestra

Royal Albert Hall

In this coruscating ballet music he unleashed for the first time the vivid colours that would captivate generations of theatregoers. He had the perfect subject matter in the compelling story of the young Prince Ivan outwitting the evil sorcerer Kashchey and freeing the 13 enchanted Princesses with the help of the magical Firebird.

Prom 38: Stravinsky’s ‘Firebird’ with the BBC Symphony Orchestra

Our summer at St. Mary’s Catholic Church comes to a close with a program in which Principal Horn Jessica Danz showcases her instrument’s elegance in Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 4—jubilant, playful, and filled with the reminiscent sounds of hunting calls. Danz then conquers Villanelle, written by Dukas as a challenging exam piece for horn, sharing the soul and virtuosity of the instrument. The evening begins with Lutoslawski’s Overture, where the sharp sounds of the strings fill the intimate venue with an intensity that directly contrasts with the work that follows, Françaix’s light and delightful Sérénade. Haydn’s Symphony No. 90 brings the concert to a rousing “end”—only to quietly resume after four measures of silence, giving Haydn the last word with this classic joke.

Haydn, Mozart & More

Saint Mary's Catholic Church

Join your Colorado Symphony for a musical evening under the stars at the Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheater in this tribute to Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops.

A Tribute to Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops at the Arvada Center

Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities

### Event Description: On Your Doorstep: Ballycastle Welcomes Ulster Orchestra

**Date and Time:** 14 June 2024, 19:30  
**Venue:** Church of St. Patrick and St. Brigid, Ballycastle  
**Tickets:** £10 (Doors open at 7:00 PM)  
**Presented by:** Lir Arts Festival

**Event Overview:**
Spend a summer's evening immersed in the enchanting sounds of the Ulster Orchestra at the historic Church of St. Patrick and St. Brigid in Ballycastle. This special concert, part of the "On Your Doorstep" series, promises a delightful program featuring a diverse selection of classical pieces.

**Program Highlights:**
- **Dukas:** Fanfare from La Peri
- **Bartók:** Romanian Folk Dances
- **Vivaldi:** Concerto for Two Trumpets
- **Bach:** Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
- **Susato arr. Iveson:** Renaissance Dance Suite
- **Hovhaness:** Alleluia and Fugue
- **Horovitz:** Movements from Music Hall Suite
- **Grieg:** Holberg Suite

**Additional Information:**
- **Refreshments:** Served in the Crypt after the concert.
- **Booking:** Tickets are available for purchase now.

Join us for an evening of exquisite music and community spirit, brought to you by the Lir Arts Festival, dedicated to bringing the arts to Ballycastle.

On Your Doorstep: Ballycastle Welcomes Ulster Orchestra

Church of St. Patrick and St. Brigid

Summer Concert

Vert Auditorium

Dive into a magical musical adventure with the London Symphony Orchestra at the enchanting "Family Concert: Magic and Music" event. This spellbinding concert is perfectly crafted for children aged 7 and their families, offering a unique opportunity to explore the wonders of music and the orchestra. Set against the backdrop of the iconic Barbican on Sunday, 2 June 2024, at 2:30 pm, this event promises an afternoon filled with enchantment and melodies that will captivate the hearts of all attendees.

The concert features an impressive lineup of magical music, including excerpts from Modest Mussorgsky's "Night on Bald Mountain" orchestrated by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Paul Dukas's "The Sorcerer’s Apprentice", and the whimsical "Let’s Make a Potion" and "There’s Magic In Us All" by Lucy Hollins. The program also highlights classics like Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Overture: The Magic Flute K620, Igor Stravinsky's Firebird 1919, and John Williams's "Hedwig’s Theme", creating a spellbinding atmosphere that will transport you to a world of wonder.

Under the baton of conductor Lee Reynolds, with Lucy Hollins and Patrick King as co-presenters, the London Symphony Orchestra invites you to immerse yourself in the magic of music. The concert is set to conclude at approximately 3:45 pm, ensuring an afternoon filled with memorable moments.

Tickets are priced at £18, £14, and £12 for adults, with a special rate of £6 for under-18s. A booking fee of £4 applies per online or phone transaction. Special discounts are available for groups of 10, saving at least 20%, and Barbican Access Members can avail of free companion tickets.

Enhance your concert experience by participating in free pre-concert workshops. Arrive early to engage in craft and musical activities in the foyers, including singing workshops where you can learn the participation songs "Let’s Make a Potion" and "There’s Magic In Us All". These workshops provide a fun opportunity for families to learn more about music and the instruments of the orchestra.

For families with younger siblings under the age of 7, a free crèche is available, ensuring everyone can enjoy the magic of the concert. Places for the crèche must be booked in advance.

Please note that photography and filming will take place during the event and pre-concert activities. If you have any concerns or wish to be excluded from any photography, please contact the staff.

Join us for an unforgettable journey of magic and music with the London Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican. Book your tickets now and prepare to be mesmerized by the power of music and the enchantment it brings to our lives.

Family Concert: Magic and Music

Barbican Centre

Antonin Dvořák’s Slavonic Dance Op. 46 No. 1 and his sublime and joyous Symphony No. 8 surround two exhilarating French works. The first is Henri Tomasi’s Saxophone Concerto performed by rising saxohponist Steven Banks, and the other is Paul Dukas' The Sorcerer's Apprentice.

Soaring Sax and Dvořák’s 8th

Northwestern University

The symphony is transformed into a storybook on this literary program. Made famous by Disney’s Fantasia, Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice tells the tale of an apprentice discovering his master’s magic (as told by the trumpets) to bring a broom (as told by the bassoon) to life.

Once Upon a Time: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

Heinz Hall

Milen Nachev

Bulgaria Concert Hall

In his final program as Music Director, Louis Langrée and the CSO share the stage one more time for a performance that will pay tribute to highlights of their time together over the past 11 years. Grammy Award-winning soprano Latonia Moore will join the CSO for the world premiere of a new orchestral song cycle by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Anthony Davis, whose piece You Have the Right to Remain Silent profoundly impacted Louis and left a poignant impression on livestream viewers at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Louis' Grand Finale

Cincinnati Music Hall

Vive La France

Kroc Center Theater

Revel in the music of myth, magic, and marvel! Grammy-winning ensemble Third Coast Percussion and Music Director Ken-David Masur take the stage for Tōru Takemitsu’s visually captivating From Me Flows What You Call Time, which calls for unusual bells suspended from the ceiling and played using long, colorful ribbons. Debussy’s Nocturnes evoke the hazy motions of clouds, the dancing rhythms of festivals, and the mysterious songs of the Sirens through a trio of tone poems. Bookending this captivating concert is music by Dukas, opening with the brass choir fanfare from his ballet about a mischievous mythological spirit, and ending with his enchanting and familiar frolic The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.

Takemitsu & The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

Warner Grand Theater

Participants from Canada, the US, and Hong Kong have been rehearsing with the NAC Orchestra mentors to bring you brass arrangements of some of your favorites. Come hear them play together in Le Salon in advance of their appearance with the full NAC Orchestra!

NACO Mentorship Brass Chamber Concert

National Arts Centre

How do instruments make sound? Explore how sound is created with Associate Conductor Moon Doh and the Pittsburgh Symphony! Together we will learn how each instrument family creates its unique sound, how those sounds work together in an orchestra, and what role the conductor plays in bringing orchestral music to life.

Schooltime: Meet the Orchestra

University Orchestra

The University of Texas at Austin

Cleveland Women’s Orchestra

Severance Music Center

Horn Studio Recital

Schenley Farms Historic District

Few works can match it for orchestral color, sonic impact, or sheer excitement. And, no piece displays the virtuosity of your RPO like Pictures at an Exhibition. Experience it—live—along with Dukas’ magical The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (remember Mickey Mouse and the brooms?). Andreas Delfs also conducts a new multimedia work, in collaboration with visual designer Deborah Johnson, that muses on the life of George Eastman and Kodak.

Pictures at an Exhibition

Eastman Theatre

RPO: Pictures at an Exhibition

GPSO Season Concert 4

The War Memorial

Magical musical tales and symphonic marches are sure to delight you with a program that includes The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Overture to the Magic Flute, Crown Imperial March (think King Charles’s coronation) …. and Young Artist Youth Division winner, Jiaray Shi, performs the first movement of Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2.

March Magic

William Tennent High School

"There is an ever-greater depth to [Yuja's] musicianship, drawing you into the world of each composer with compelling immediacy" (Financial Times, London). The superstar pianist returns for Bartók's Second Piano Concerto. The organ in Saint-Saëns's Third Symphony adds a thrilling dimension of sound, and the magic of Dukas's Sorcerer's Apprentice spins out of control, leaving you on the edge of your seat.

Yuja Wang Plays Bartók

Orchestra Hall

DSO Concert 2

This one-hour concert is the ideal introductory orchestral concert for children 5–13 years, but will also be fun for parents and grandparents. The concert is designed to show the wonderful story telling nature of music.

Enjoy the ever popular The Sorcerer’s Apprentice by Dukas, and also pieces like the Superman March by John William, and the delightful Mozart piece for strings only — Eine Kleine Nachtmusik.

Young Persons’ Concert

Presto! Allegro! Crescendo! Go on a magical musical adventure with Larry Painter, an aspiring wizard studying at the Frogbumps Virtual Academy. Through his encounter with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Larry learns some magical musical terms, that a conductor’s baton is as powerful as a wand, and that music and storytelling might be some of the best magic of all!

Musical Magic: Larry Painter And The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

Join us for an enchanting evening with the Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra as we present "Concert III: Con Animé" on February 24, 2024, at the Numerica Performing Arts Center. This unique concert experience brings together the magic of animation and the power of live orchestral music in a celebration of creativity and diversity.

The highlight of the evening is "Philharmonia Fantastique," a 25-minute concerto for orchestra and animated film. This innovative piece follows a magical Sprite on an extraordinary journey through the instruments of the orchestra, exploring the age-old connection between creativity and technology. Composed by Mason Bates, with Oscar-winning director and sound designer Gary Rydstrom and animation director Jim Capobianco, "Philharmonia Fantastique" imaginatively blends traditional and modern animation styles to guide the audience through a kinetic and cutting-edge guide to the orchestra. By the film's end, the orchestra demonstrates unity from diversity in a spectacular finale.

In addition to "Philharmonia Fantastique," the concert will feature music from other beloved animated features, including Paul Dukas's "The Sorcerer’s Apprentice" and Camille Saint-Saëns's "Carnival of the Animals." These pieces, featured in the animated features Fantasia and Fantasia 2000, add to the evening's celebration of the intimate relationship between music and animation.

"The Sorcerer’s Apprentice," inspired by the great German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, tells the story of a magician's apprentice who, in his master's absence, brings a broomstick to life with unforeseen consequences. "The Carnival of the Animals," a zoological-inspired suite by Saint-Saëns, offers a satirical and delightful journey through a series of musical vignettes.

Don't miss this extraordinary blend of animation and live orchestral music that promises to be a memorable experience for audiences of all ages. Tickets are available now for both live attendance and live streaming options. Join us as we celebrate the magic of music and animation in "Concert III: Con Animé."

Con Animé

Numerica Performing Arts Center

Join the Valley Symphony Orchestra for an enchanting evening as we present "Music of Fantasia" at the McAllen Performing Arts Center on February 23, 2024, at 8:00 pm. This magical concert will feature a selection of pieces that celebrate the legacy of the iconic film Fantasia, including Strauss's majestic "Also sprach Zarathustra: Sunrise," Tchaikovsky's intricate "Variations on a Rococo Theme" with Patrick Hopkins as the cello soloist, Dukas's spellbinding "The Sorcerer’s Apprentice," and Stravinsky's vibrant "The Firebird Suite."

"Music of Fantasia" promises to be a night of awe-inspiring music that will transport you to a world where the imagination knows no bounds. Whether you're a lifelong fan of classical music or looking for an unforgettable cultural experience, this concert is not to be missed. Tickets are on sale now. Don't miss your chance to be part of this spectacular musical journey with the Valley Symphony Orchestra.

Music of Fantasia

McAllen Performing Arts Center

This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Music. George Andrews is a student of William VerMeulen. 

George Andrews, Horn

Alice Pratt Brown Hall

Join us for an enchanting afternoon with the Clinton Symphony Orchestra as we present "Mystics and Fantasy" on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. This magical concert will take place at the Morrison High School Auditorium in Morrison, Illinois, and promises to be a delightful experience for the whole family.

Dive into a world where magic and music intertwine, featuring a mix of new and old mystics and fantasy-themed pieces. The highlight of the concert is "The Sorcerer’s Apprentice" by Paul Dukas, famously used in Disney's animated film Fantasia. This captivating piece will be accompanied by two contemporary compositions: "The Three Virtues of Zarathustra" and "Nimue and Her Fairies," which draw inspiration from the legends of King Arthur. The concert will conclude with the overture to Beethoven’s ballet "The Creatures of Prometheus," bringing the event to a thrilling close.

This concert is an excellent opportunity for students, who are always welcome to attend for free. Adult tickets are available for $20, and a special half-price ticket offer is available for adults accompanying a student. Please inquire about this offer at the ticket table.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of "Mystics and Fantasy" with the Clinton Symphony Orchestra. It's a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon, enjoying the power of music to transport us to fantastical realms.

Mystics and Fantasy

Morrison High School

Immerse your family in a captivating orchestral adventure, where the symphony comes alive before your eyes. Get up close with each instrument family, learn about their unique characteristics, and have a hands-on opportunity to build your very own instrument to take home,  fostering a love for music that will last a lifetime!

Family: Constructing an Orchestra

Old Forester's Paristown Hall

Technology is part of our daily lives, but this program reminds us of the awesome power we have unleashed. Adams’ piece depicts a ride in a terrific sports car quickly regretted; Dukas’ setting of the Goethe poem sees a young wizard meddling in things he doesn’t understand; Schoenberg’s new work includes a battle between cello soloist and hologram; and Strauss’ epic tone poem was featured in the original A.I. gone wrong movie, 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Automation

California Theatre

Prokofiev’s fifth symphony is a mature composition, written 14 years after his previous symphonic work. This ode to freedom and happiness was completed during World War II and features a joy that prevails and explodes like fireworks under the baton of Kensho Watanabe.

Fire and Flame

Place des Arts

Théâtre Desjardins

Salle Marguerite-Bourgeoys

Come and join us for this special collaborative concert featuring members of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales performing side by side with musicians from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales

Side by Side with National Youth Orchestra of Wales

Wales Millennium Centre

In paradise, angels sing. Gabriel Fauré was a quiet man and there’s no fury in his Requiem, just some of the most haunting choral music ever written (believe us – the Pie Jesu will stay with you forever). It’s a beautiful showcase for the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, but French music isn’t just about poetry and pastel colours – and with the passion of Bizet’s Carmen, and the sheer magic of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (think Disney’s Fantasia), conductor Ben Glassberg opens the concert in a burst of joie de vivre.

Fauré’s Requiem

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

An air of magic imbues this concert, kicking off with Dukas’ Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Remarkable musical storytelling depicts an enchanted broom and the chaos that ensues. Truly spellbinding!

Scheherazade

Celebrated French conductor Fabien Gabel leads orchestral showstoppers direct from France, plus a world premiere by Michigan-born composer James Lee III. Shades of Unbroken Dreams honors the 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream"—a speech he famously delivered in Washington, DC in 1963, words that first rang out in Detroit, after a historic march down Woodward Avenue.

French Passions & Enduring Dreams

Journey into the beyond with Daniel Hope and New Century as they offer music for communing with spirits, whether connecting with those we’ve lost or outwitting death for another night! Mezzo-soprano Kelley O’Connor joins the orchestra in a candlelit, otherworldly setting to examine connections with the afterlife from many cultural angles, including a world premiere commission by Nicolás Lell Benavides that summons the spirit of Doña Sebastiana, Lady Death of the American Southwest.

Visitations

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture

Journey into the beyond with Daniel Hope and New Century as they offer music for communing with spirits, whether connecting with those we’ve lost or outwitting death for another night! Mezzo-soprano Kelley O’Connor and a haunting chorus of eight voices join our musicians in a candlelit, otherworldly setting to examine connections with the afterlife from many cultural angles, such as Paul Dukas’s playful tone poem The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Argentinian composer Ariel Ramírez’s resplendent Misa Criolla. Composer Nicolás Lell Benavides premieres a new work commissioned by New Century, a piece for violin and strings that summons the spirit of Doña Sebastiana, Lady Death of the American Southwest.

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

First Congregational Church of Berkeley

The Carnegie Mellon Brass Spectacular will feature works by Altenburg, Bohme, Dahl, Dukas, Ewazen, Lutoslawski, Ravel, and more. The concert will also feature many groups, from smaller groups to large ensembles, which will contain both Carnegie Mellon students and members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

Carnegie Mellon Brass Spectacular

Carnegie Mellon University

Skull and Bones is a symphonic showcase meets Halloween dance party. Classic orchestra showpieces like The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, “Mars” from The Planets, Danse macabre, and the finale of Shostakovich’s 5th Symphony are played in their original form then remixed and combined with electronic beats; layered with vocal stems of Post Malone, Muse, Drake, and Adele; woven into dancehall floor-killers.

BSO Fusion: Skull And Bones

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

The Music Center at Strathmore

Jump off your couch and run, don’t walk, to the symphony for a can’t miss Opening Night! We start with audience-favorite
Sorcerer’s Apprentice and an exquisite recent work for clarinet played by our own principal clarinetist, Trevor Stewart. Then we’ll blow the roof off the hall with the thrilling Pictures at an Exhibition, complete with the original artwork that inspired this masterpiece. You have to be there to see and hear it all!

Opening Night

Washburn University

The season opens with pure magic. Violinist Hilary Hahn is one of the world’s leading soloists. After 21 years, she returns to the SLSO by popular demand. Hahn mixes brilliance with heart in one of her favorite concertos, Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. Stéphane leads us on an enchanted journey: from Mozart’s The Magic Flute, to Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (made famous by Disney’s Fantasia), to the hijinks of Richard Strauss’s Don Juan and Till Eulenspiegel.

Opening Weekend with Hilary Hahn

Stifel Theatre

Please note: As part of an ongoing project to renovate Krannert Center's parking garage elevator lobbies, the elevator lobby in Orange Parking (Illinois Street upper level) is currently closed. The elevator is not accessible from the Orange Parking garage. If you would like stair access from the Orange Parking garage, please use the door to the south (left) of the elevator lobby. If you would like elevator access from Illinois Street and are driving, please instead use the Yellow Parking (Illinois Street lower level) garage. The elevator can be accessed from Yellow Parking or from the two Oregon Street garages (Blue and Green). In addition, an accessible ramp is available from the street to the lobby-level entrance on Oregon Street. Please consider allotting some additional time to reach your destination while this work takes place. We appreciate your patience with the inconvenience you might experience as we work to serve you better!

Sinfonia Da Camera: Vive La France!

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

The Orchestra Now wraps up its eighth season of free concerts with a performance at Symphony Space. Resident Conductor Zachary Schwartzman leads the orchestra in a program that includes Messiaen’s sentimental and spiritual song cycle "Poèmes pour Mi," Dukas’ ever-popular symphonic poem "The Sorcerer’s Apprentice," and Rimsky-Korsakov’s masterful "Scheherazade."

The Orchestra Now: "the Sorcerer's Apprentice"

Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space

Our concerts are open to our community! Please pay whatever you think is fair, considering the value of the concert to you, as well as your own ability to pay. Scroll down to learn more and purchase tickets.

Winter Concert

East Providence High School

Paul Dukas’ fanfare from the ballet La Peri was one of his best-known works, along with his famous classic The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.  A severe critic of his own works, these two works were among those few he did not destroy.  He composed the one-act ballet, without an overture, yet finished the work with this fanfare.  His compositional style seemed in between Impressionism and Neo-classicism.  Heavily scored for brass, it is no wonder that this fanfare was most frequently performed.

French Connection

Julie Rogers Theatre

Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads the renowned Curtis Symphony Orchestra and rising young stars of Curtis Opera Theatre in a musical tour of France. Romantic, mysterious, and awe-inspiring like the glow of Paris at night, this delightful program of mischievous magic, childhood fairytales, and operatic jewels celebrates the music of Dukas, Gounod, Debussy, Massenet, and Ravel.

Ravel, Dukas, and More

Stockton Symphony Fantastique

Warren Atherton Auditorium

Dark and stormy French skies dominate this program, with Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice opening the concert. Ravel's lush orchestration of Mussorgsky’s original work for solo piano vividly brings these images to life. Richard Strauss’ Duet Concertino is a surprising ‘first performance’ for the Seattle Symphony. Imagined as a dialogue between beauty and the beast, it highlights the lyricism of the clarinet and the gruffer solo bassoon, performed by Benjamin Lulich and Seth Krimsky.

Benaroya Hall

Bestowing possibly the greatest music review in history, Joseph Haydn remarked to Leopold Mozart in 1785, “Before God and as an honest man, I tell you that your son is the greatest composer known to me either in person or by name.” In this program, you will hear the exact quartet by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart that inspired these words, preceded by one of Haydn’s finest works that inspired Mozart to dedicate quartets to the elder master. French composers Reynaldo Hahn, Paul Dukas, Vincent D’Indy, and Charles-Marie Widor contribute colorful homages to Haydn, for solo piano, written on the hundredth anniversary of his death. Concluding the concert is a bracing juxtaposition of the defining giants of Impressionism, Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel, bringing their mutual respect—and perhaps even rivalry—to life on stage.

This concert is preceded by a free afternoon Prelude Performance at 5 p.m. by the 2022 International Program artists. Prelude programs will be announced in May.

CONCERT PROGRAM V Admiration

Menlo School Campus

From the composer who created “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” Ariane & Bluebeard is a fascinating symbolist examination of the psychology of violence and the obstacles of self-liberation. Dukas’ masterpiece is a follow up to our production of Pelléas & Mélisande and can be considered a prequel to that opera.

Ariane & Bluebeard

Oakland Scottish Rite Center

Experience an evening of musical brilliance with "Itzhak Perlman: Cinema Serenade," featuring the world-renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman alongside the Nashville Symphony, under the baton of Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero. Perlman, celebrated for his extraordinary talent and captivating charm, will bring to life a selection of beloved cinematic scores. The program includes Paul Dukas’ enchanting "The Sorcerer’s Apprentice," Ennio Morricone’s poignant "Love Theme" from "Cinema Paradiso," and a medley of John Williams’ evocative themes from "Far and Away," "Sabrina," and "Schindler’s List." Adding to the evening's allure, the performance will also feature Carlos Gardel’s passionate "Tango Por Una Cabeza" from "Scent of a Woman," among other timeless pieces. This concert promises a rich tapestry of music that transcends the screen, offering a unique opportunity to experience these iconic film scores in a live orchestral setting.

Itzhak Perlman: Cinema Serenade

Nashville Symphony Schermerhorn Symphony Center

Debussy’s Sacred and Profane Dances is one of the most frequently played and best-loved pieces for harp, and Juan Riveros will breathe new life into this staple of any harpist’s repertoire. Performed alongside Dukas’s whimsical The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony, the program pairs the sacred and supernatural with the inspiration of the natural world. Prepare to embrace a transformation—like that of springtime — that will leave you nostalgic and invigorated.



Super/Natural: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice & Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony

Roosevelt University

Join the Utah Valley Symphony for an enchanting evening of "Fate and Fable" under the baton of guest conductor Dr. Shawn Smith. Experience the dramatic intensity of Verdi's Overture to La Forza del Destino, the whimsical charm of Dukas' The Sorcerer's Apprentice, and the emotional depth of Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4. This captivating performance promises to transport you through tales of destiny, magic, and passion. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of storytelling through music!

Fate & Fable

Covey Center for the Arts

This comes from the only ballet composed by Dukas in 1912 and what better way to introduce our soloist in this performance of Sibelius’ Violin Concerto – Xander Croft.

Cue Music! European Excursion

Huddersfield Town Hall

The Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra kick off the Prom Season with a joyous, fun filled, "last night of the Prom's style" concert for all.

Paul Dukas

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Events

Upcoming events

Feb 18, 2025

Itzhak Perlman: Cinema Serenade · Nashville Symphony

Apr 12, 2025

Super/Natural: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice & Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony · Flint Institute of Music

23 - 24 Apr, 2025

Fate & Fable · Utah Valley Symphony

May 11, 2025

Cue Music! European Excursion · Kirklees Town Halls

Jul 6, 2025

Cue Music! Lets get this party started · Kirklees Town Halls

Past events

Nov 17, 2024

Stanford Symphony Orchestra · Stanford University Department of Music

Nov 15, 2024

Stanford Symphony Orchestra · Stanford University Department of Music

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