Composer

Cello Concerto No. 1 in B minor (1895) Antonín Dvořák

Gateways (1993) Daniel Asia

We welcome Hungarian conductor Gábor Káli and NZ violinist Amalia Hall to bring to life Bartók’s unique, folk-inspired soundworld.

Echoes of Home

Christchurch Town Hall

Michael Fowler Centre

EPSG:4326

The Rhine in Villingen-Schwenningen

Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Oberschwaben

Congress Center Villach

Villingen-Schwenningen

String instruments are capable of so much, from lush, sweeping crescendos to urgent, driving rhythms. Experience the full expressive potential of these beloved instruments as the strings of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra take centre stage.

Stirring Strings in the City

Newcastle City Hall

City Recital Hall

Mit 20 einige der wichtigsten Wettbewerbe gewonnen, mit 30 eine Professur an der Münchner Musikhochschule – Maximilian Hornung, unser aktueller Artist in Residence, ist ein absoluter Shootingstar. Sogar seinen Posten als Erster Cellist des BR Symphonieorchesters gab er auf, um sich ganz seinen Auftritten als Solist und Kammermusiker widmen zu können. In dieser Saison ist er bei uns gleich mehrfach zu erleben. Im Prinzregententheater präsentiert er das höchst originelle Cellokonzert von Bohuslav Martinů, dessen rhythmischer Drive aus der Volksmusik von dessen Heimat Tschechien stammt – eine Verbindung zum Übervater Antonín Dvořák. Nach der Pause wird es märchenhaft: Ravel setzte unter dem Titel „Mutter Gans“ Geschichten wie „Dornröschen“ und „Die Schöne und das Biest“ in bezaubernd schöne Töne. Strawinsky feierte mit dem feuerrot-funkensprühenden Ballett „Der Feuervogel“ um einen Prinzen und seinen magischen gefiederten Begleiter seinen Durchbruch als Senkrechtstarter unter den Komponisten des 20. Jahrhunderts.

Feuerrot

Prinzregententheater

SKS is going on the road! Join us at the Brown Center at Cowley College for an encore performance of the April 27 concert. 

"Through the Ages" presents a captivating afternoon of symphonic music opening with Old Ironsides, Champions of the Seas, a musical portrait of the historical Navy warship the USS Constitution, culminating with Antonín Dvořák's Symphony No. 9, From the New World. The iconic New World Symphony captures the spirit of American culture, incorporating elements of African-American spirituals and Native American music. From the soulful "Largo" to the triumphant finale, prepare for a journey of unforgettable melodies that have made this symphony a timeless masterpiece.

Thnrough The Ages

Brown Center at Cowley College

Two things must be known about Undines, aquatic beings in feminine form; first, they can only attain an immortal soul by marrying an earthly man. Second, if Undine's love is betrayed, she must kill the unfaithful man. When the knight Hugo falls in love with Undine, it seems that happiness is perfect at last, the wedding bells ring, the village rejoices and celebrates. But then Bertalda appears and the lake's water level ominously begins to rise.

Undine

Oper Leipzig

With nearly 7500 concerts in more than 500 cities and 64 countries, the Bamberg Symphony regularly tours the USA, South America and Asia as cultural diplomats for Bavaria and all of Germany. Our guest appearances in Asia in particular have a long-standing tradition: the first trip to China took place in 1986, followed by a tour to Taiwan in 1990. In Japan, we have already played a total of 125 concerts on 15 tours. This year, we are travelling to Japan, Korea and Taiwan again, where in the spring of 2023 we celebrated sensational success in front of sold-out halls. However, as a travelling orchestra, we are particularly committed to minimising the environmental impact of our tours and guest performances. For this reason, our travel planning in the current season also includes several residencies with more than one concert in one place. In Taiwan and Korea, we will again stay a few days longer to present education projects on location. We are compensating for our carbon footprint with climate protection projects that have a local impact and a positive side effect on society and the environment. As we did in 2023, we will be supporting a reforestation project in Seoul.

Jakub Hrůša, Bomsori Kim

Bamberg Concert Hall

Symphony by Starlight kicks off the summer season with a night of music under the stars! We’re thrilled to welcome violinist Stephan Zhang, a former Young Musicians Competition winner, as our featured soloist.

It’s sure to be a magical evening, and you won’t want to miss it!

Symphony by Starlight

Scissortail Park

Chamber Concert: Works by Say, Françaix and Dvořák

Palacio Nuevo de Stuttgart

Dvorak Symphony No. 9

Warren Woods Middle School

Gil Shaham Weekend

Granada Theatre

Museum Frieder Burda

Revel in the emotional richness of Rachmaninoff’s most popular symphony, one that explores the depths of the human soul. Let the passionate strains of Dvořák’s only violin concerto sweep you away, as Richard Lin—winner of the 2018 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis—breathes life into every note. The ISO welcomes the Classical Series debut of conductor Keitaro Harada fresh off his win of the 2023 Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award.

Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2

Hilbert Circle Theatre

Freiburg Concert Hall

Lunchtime concert: Michel Mariotti conducts works by Brahms and Dvořák

Kultur- & Kongresszentrum Liederhalle

The Knights is a self-described “fellowship of adventurous musicians” known for transforming the orchestral concert experience. In this concert, led by Artistic Director and violinist Colin Jacobsen, they perform a time-tested masterpiece—Dvořák’s ever-popular Serenade for Strings—alongside the New York City premiere of Reena Esmail’s The History of Red, a stirring work for chamber orchestra and soprano, inspired in part by Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915. The program also highlights the extraordinary compositional talents of The Knights’ own members, with a world premiere by violinist and vocalist Christina Courtin and a piece written collaboratively by Ms. Courtin with flutist and vocalist Alex Sopp.

The Knights at Carnegie Hall

Carnegie Hall

The Knights is a self-described “fellowship of adventurous musicians” known for transforming the orchestral concert experience. In this program led by Artistic Director and violinist Colin Jacobsen, the ensemble performs a time-tested masterpiece—Dvořák’s ever-popular Serenade for Strings—alongside the New York premiere of Reena Esmail’s The History of Red, a stirring work for chamber orchestra and soprano partly inspired by Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915. The program also highlights the extraordinary compositional talents of The Knights’ own members, with a world premiere by violinist and vocalist Christina Courtin, and a piece written collaboratively by Courtin with flutist and vocalist Alex Sopp.

The Knights

Our musicians come together several times each season not only in large symphonic formations, but also as the Konzerthaus Chamber Orchestra - this time led by our first concertmaster Sayako Kusaka, who is also the ensemble's artistic director. They choose the pieces for their concerts themselves.

Konzerthaus Chamber Orchestra

Konzerthaus Berlin

We open with the soul-stirring melodies of the Native American flute from the legendary R. Carlos Nakai. Honoring local history, we present the world premiere of Tewe:iahle’  We Remember by GRAMMY-nominated composer Dawn Avery, featuring Leah Glenn Dance Theatre. This unique collaboration celebrates the indigenous peoples who attended this school and inhabited the land that is now part of the campus of William & Mary. The season draws to a dramatic close with Dvorak’s beloved “New World Symphony,” overflowing with influences from European, African American, and Native American musical traditions. Join us for a concert celebrating cultural heritage and the universal language of music that unites us all.

Masterworks #5 - From the New World

Williamsburg Community Chapel

Home is where the heart is, and Symphony NB appeals to both with the help of Dvorak’s magnificent 7th symphony. / Guest Artist: Christina Haldane, soprano

Symphony New Brunswick: Homeland

Imperial Theatre

Connected Through Music

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Embark on a musical journey with the Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège (OPRL) as they present "À nous le Nouveau Monde," a captivating concert that promises to transport audiences to the vast landscapes of the New World through the evocative melodies of Dvořák's Symphony No. 9, famously known as the "New World Symphony." This event is part of the "Les dimanches en famille" series, designed to offer engaging and interactive musical experiences for families and children.

**Event Details:**

- **Date and Time:** Sunday, 11 May 2025, at 16:00
- **Duration:** Approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes
- **Location:** Salle Philharmonique, Liège
- **Ticket Prices:** €18, with a special rate of €9 for attendees under 16 years old

**Program Highlights:**

The concert features the iconic "Symphonie no 9 Nouveau Monde" by DVOŘÁK, a masterpiece that encapsulates the spirit of discovery and the essence of American folklore. Adèle Molle, an accomplished author and narrator, will guide the audience through the symphony with insightful and playful commentary, shedding light on the story behind each note. Special attention will be given to the cor anglais, celebrated for its poignant solo in the second movement, offering a unique opportunity to explore its connection to the oboe family.

**Why Attend?**

"À nous le Nouveau Monde" is more than just a concert; it's an educational adventure that makes classical music accessible and enjoyable for all ages. Through interactive elements and engaging narratives, attendees will gain a deeper appreciation for one of the most beloved symphonies in the classical repertoire. This event is perfect for families looking to introduce their children to the world of classical music in a fun and immersive way.

**Booking Information:**

Tickets can be reserved through the OPRL's official website, by visiting the OPRL box office at Boulevard Piercot, 25-27, 4000 Liège, or by calling the ticket hotline at 32 04 220 00 00 during opening hours (Monday to Friday, 13:00 - 18:00). Ensure your seats are secured by booking in advance for this unforgettable musical experience.

Join the Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège for an afternoon of exploration and discovery with "À nous le Nouveau Monde" – a symphonic voyage that promises to inspire and enchant listeners of all ages.

The New World is ours!

Philharmonic Hall of Liege

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

Youth Symphony Orchestra (YSO) is a full symphony orchestra comprised of nearly 80 members and is the premier youth orchestra in the region. Members perform several times throughout the year in a variety of rewarding performance settings, including the Side-by-Side Concert with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Mark Russell Smith, where they perform advanced orchestral repertoire.

YSO Finale Concert

Moline High School

Comprising titled musicians of the National Symphony Orchestra, this acclaimed ensemble presents chamber music classics.

Kennedy Center Chamber Players: Summer Concert

Kennedy Center

Designed with young professionals and families in mind, the Listening Lounge offers a welcoming and accessible arts experience for all. In partnership with May Festival Minis, the evening kicks off with an interactive music activity for the kiddos, followed by a live performance by CSO percussionist Joe Bricker! The event then transitions into a relaxed social setting, where parents can enjoy the first half of the CSO’s livestreamed concert over a drink, while kid-friendly activities keep young attendees entertained.

Listening Lounge: Play/Date

Cincinnati Music Hall

Those who frequent the KSO (indoors and out), know that all forms of jazz fit comfortably within the KSO’s wheelhouse. Stumbling upon intriguing jazz orchestrations of Bach, Mozart, Brahms, Dvorak, Gershwin, Holst, Suppe, Verdi, led James Cassidy to assemble an All-Star Big Band to end the 33rd season with a bang.

The concert opens with the jazz piano stylings of Eugen Cicero and his take on C.P.E. Bach’s Solfeggio in C minor. Consummate 1950s-60s arranger Billy May’s no-holds-barred approach to Hungarian Dance No. 5, Poet and Peasant Overture, Humoresque and others, paired with today’s big band guru Gordon Goodwin’s interpolations of the Two-part Invention in D minor, Symphony No. 40 in G minor and Rhapsody in Blue, and Jeremy Levy’s re-imagining of The Planets sets the stage for a veritable “hornucopia” of in your face classics à la jazz to close the KSO’s 33rd campaign.

Swingin’ the Classics

Greaves Concert Hall

Experience the talent and creativity of Colburn’s distinguished faculty artists as they perform their own curated programs with friends and students. This performance features works for strings by Beethoven, Bach, Brahms, and Dvořák.

Faculty Recital: Aimee Kreston, Violin

Colburn School

Grieg’s Piano Concerto is a jewel that dazzles from every angle. One of the most famous and enjoyable works of all time, its radiant charms shine in the hands of pianist and former MAC Music Innovator Michelle Cann. Pops Principal Guest Conductor, Damon Gupton leads the CSO in a treasure trove of evocative works, from Dvořák's symphonic poem of Slavic mythology to Duke Ellington’s many hues.

Grieg & Ellington

Immerse yourself in an evening of Bohemian melodies, crowned by Dvořák’s beloved Cello Concerto. This masterpiece is both exhilarating and profound, and pushes the instrument’s boundaries to deliver some of his most soulful, heart-achingly beautiful music you’ll ever experience.

Dvořák Cello Concerto

Frauenthal Center

Experience the majestic blend of cultures with the "Symphonie du Nouveau Monde" performed by the Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège (OPRL) under the baton of Pablo González. This iconic symphony, first premiered at Carnegie Hall in New York in 1893, is a masterful fusion of Czech music and melodies inspired by the musical folklore of the Native Americans. Notably, it features one of the most beautiful themes ever written for the English horn in its slow movement.

The concert will also spotlight the orchestral music of Ysaÿe, which has seen a resurgence of interest over the past decade. Among the rediscovered gems is the enchanting "Poème nocturne" from 1926, with the OPRL having the honor of recording the first album of this piece in December 2023.

This performance is part of the "Grands classiques" series and is available for both subscription and à la carte booking. It's a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a program that includes DELIUS's "The Walk to the Paradise Garden," YSAŸE's "Poème nocturne," and DVOŘÁK's Symphony No. 9, "From the New World."

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Salle Philharmonique in Liège on Thursday, May 8th, 2025, at 20:00. The concert duration is approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes. Tickets can be reserved through the OPRL's official website or by visiting the box office. Don't miss this symphonic journey that bridges continents and cultures, showcasing the universal language of music.

New World Symphony

Arsenal

Triangel

For one night only, we welcome an artist whose music shows us our shared humanity. Yo-Yo Ma joins the Seattle Symphony to perform Elgar’s greatest masterpiece, his immortal Cello Concerto. Conductor Joshua Weilerstein brings companion music — the heroic Egmont Overture and Dvořák’s brilliantly stormy Seventh Symphony.

An Evening with Yo-Yo Ma and the Seattle Symphony

Benaroya Hall

Eschenbach, Melnikov · Dvořák, Rachmaninoff

Wiener Konzerthaus

Join the Orchestre symphonique de Québec for an unforgettable evening of dance and music with "Radulović et Schuldt vous font danser" on May 7, 2025, at 20:00 at the prestigious Palais Montcalm. Starting at just $55, immerse yourself in a program that promises to enchant and inspire.

Under the baton of Clemens Schuldt and featuring the virtuosic Nemanja Radulović on violin, the evening will showcase a captivating selection of works. The program includes Weinberg's Rhapsodie sur des thèmes moldaves, Khatchatourian's Violin Concerto, and Dvořák's Symphony No. 6, each piece offering a unique exploration of Eastern European musical landscapes.

The concert will open with a special prelude at 19:00, hosted by Clemens Schuldt himself. This pre-concert talk offers insights into the creative process and the historical context of the featured works, enhancing your concert experience. Following the prelude, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy performances by emerging musicians from the Conservatoire de musique de Québec and the Faculté de musique de l’Université Laval.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the dynamic partnership of Schuldt and Radulović, as they bring to life a program that traverses somber themes, virtuosic energy, and the joy of dance. Tickets are available for purchase online or by phone at 1 877 641-6040. Join us for an evening that celebrates the power of music to move and inspire.

Radulović and Schuldt Make You Dance

Palais Montcalm – Maison de la musique

»My music is something like a signal into the unknown. What's more, I imagine and believe that my signal meets other signals and that the resulting physical changes create a new harmony.« The two »Signals« by the Japanese autodidact Tōru Takemitsu (both commissioned in 1987) are characterized by the alternation of question and answer, similar to the model of early Venetian church music. And so the wind ensemble is spatially separated from one another for the musical dialogue. »Nature and Duke Ellington were my teachers,« he is said to have once said; and we also hear the latter - alongside Takemitsu's other teacher, Messiaen - in the »Signals from Heaven«.

Cambreling – Takemitsu, Mozart, Dvořák, Shchedrin

Laeiszhalle Hamburg

Reaching across generations, Antonín Dvořák and Florence Price explore similar sound worlds to honor their homelands and ancestors. In his Eighth Symphony, Dvořák evokes the Czech countryside — its birdsong, peasant dances, hymn tunes and sun-dappled melodies. Florence Price composed her Third Symphony amid the Black Chicago Renaissance, and the engaging work nods to American folk music and soaring spirituals.

Wilkins Conducts Price & Dvořák

Symphony Center

Galicia Symphony Orchestra - Jan Lisiecki - Roberto González-Monjas - Concert in Girona

Auditori de Barcelona

National Auditorium, Madrid

Embracing the school’s “learn by doing” philosophy, this year’s musicians include pianist Michelle Cann and the Erinys Quartet. Lauded as “exquisite” by The Philadelphia Inquirer, Cann is one of the most sought-after pianists of her generation while the young ensemble, named for the Furies from Oresteia by Aeschylus has performed throughout Finland, Europe, and the United States and studies with the legendary Dover Quartet.

Michelle Cann, piano Erinys Quartet

Mondavi Center

At the age of 15, Constantin Heise won the national competition "Jugend musiziert" with the highest score. Two years later, he won first prize in the international music competition "Augustin Aponte" in Tenerife and was one of the youngest participants to reach the semi-finals of the renowned Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels. At just ten years of age, he made his debut as a concert soloist with the Zielona Góra Philharmonic. As a chamber and orchestral musician, he has performed at such important festivals as the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival, the Beethoven Festival in Bonn and the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival. He has performed as a soloist with the Jena Philharmonic, the Orchestre Royale de Chambre de Wallonie and the Brandenburg State Orchestra in Frankfurt, among others. His musical and family roots lie in Frankfurt. His father, Jens Heise, is a violinist with us in the BSOF. Constantin Heise received his first cello lessons from our leader Moritz Kuhn.

Klassik am Sonntag Extra – »Young Stars«

Konzerthalle Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

Experience the extraordinary sounds of chamber music in the beautiful and vibrant setting of the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, under the artistic direction of HSO Concertmaster Leonid Sigal and featuring Hartford Symphony Orchestra musicians. Concerts are presented in collaboration with the Wadsworth Atheneum’s special exhibitions and permanent collections.

Vibrant Visions

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

Tickets for this performance go on sale in mid-July, but you can reserve your seats today by becoming a New World Symphony subscriber. New World Symphony subscribers play a vital role in launching the careers of the world’s best young musicians and enjoy the lowest ticket prices on the best seats in the house.

Season Finale with Gil Shaham

New World Center

Ruth Reinhardt returns to lead the Symphony in two delightful works by two Czech masters: the Overture and Three Dances from Smetana’s folk-inspired romantic comedy The Bartered Bride and Dvořák’s infectiously joyous Symphony No. 8, which was conceived and written in the gorgeous green landscape of fields and woods around the small community where Dvořák had his country home. Having grown-up as a country boy in a largely agricultural community, the composer was passionate about the beauties of the rural world, taking pleasure especially in the rich variety of the songs of wild birds, which he would listen to in the little wood at the bottom of his garden. Probably no other symphony in the established repertoire is so full of delicious suggestions of singing birds as this!

Czech Masterpieces and a Saxophone Concerto

Jacobs Music Center

Experience the grand culmination of our 35th season with an unforgettable finale, ablaze with the fiery passion of late Romantic masterpieces. From the sweeping melodies of Tchaikovsky’s orchestral brilliance to the Bohemian charm of Dvorak’s lush orchestrations, revel in the splendor of these iconic masterworks as they unfold. Experience the captivating artistry of cellist Thomas Mesa as he performs Dvorak’s cello concerto, followed by the iconic and beloved Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture. Join us for a night of unparalleled musical enchantment, celebrating the rich tapestry of these timeless compositions.

35th Season Finale

Herbert & Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center

### Event Description: Chopin and the New World - Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra

**Date and Time:**  
7:30 PM, Saturday, May 3, 2025

**Location:**  
TCU Place, Sid Buckwold Theatre  
35 22nd Street East, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0C8  
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**Event Details:**  
Join the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable evening of classical music, featuring the triumphant return of pianist Jerry Hu. After his acclaimed debut with the orchestra in 2021, Jerry Hu will perform Frédéric Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11. The concert will be conducted by the esteemed Maestra Tania Miller.

The program will also include:
- **Citius, altius, fortius** by Maxime Goulet
- **Symphony No. 9 in E minor, From the New World, Op. 95, B. 178** by Antonín Dvořák

This event marks the grand finale of the SSO's mainstage series, promising a night of powerful and evocative performances.

**Ticket Information:**  
Single tickets go on sale on August 1, 2024. Be sure to secure your seats early for this highly anticipated concert.

**Additional Information:**  
- [See our full Season 94 lineup and subscribe today](#)
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**Contact Information:**  
For more details, visit the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra's website or contact the box office.

Don't miss this extraordinary evening of music that bridges the old world with the new, celebrating the timeless beauty of classical compositions.

Chopin and the New World

TCU Place

With its beautifully broad ranges of tonal colour, tinged with the trials of the American Civil War, it is easy to see why Copland’s score for Appalachian Spring earned him a Pulitzer Prize. Following this work, Alena Baeva will step onto the platform to perform Barber’s Violin Concerto, a piece which similarly vacillates between contentment and conflict.

The Hallé in Sheffield

Sheffield City Hall

The season concludes with a thrilling finale, featuring Antonín Dvořák’s lyrical and fiery Sixth Symphony and Hector Berlioz’s Le Corsaire Overture, inspired by the thieving pirates of Lord Byron’s poetry. Soloist Maxim Lando joins the orchestra for a breakneck cascade of notes in Camille Saint-Saëns’ Second Piano Concerto.

Season Finale

Saenger Theatre

Three distinctive visions of America make up this concert from the Hallé and Polish conductor Marta Gardolińska, beginning with Aaron Copland’s Pulitzer Prize-winning suite from his ballet Appalachian Spring. Originally commissioned in wartime by the Martha Graham Dance Company, this ‘legend of American living’ with its feeling of open space rapidly became synonymous with the national spirit and its pioneering optimism. Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto dates from a similar time, and was premiered in 1941. Mixing lush lyricism with Modernist impulse, not least in its full-throttle finale it’s now one of the most admired twentieth-century concertos. The mesmerising Russian-Luxembourgish virtuoso, Alena Baeva, takes up the challenge.

The Hallé

Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

The Asheville Chamber Music Series celebrates the mastery of Mozart with the New York
City-based Isidore String Quartet. Much like the famous composer himself, the ensemble considers the string quartet as its “playground to impact the world we live in and inspire others through the art of collaboration and play.” Since its inception, the Isidore String Quartet has worked tirelessly to revisit, rediscover and reinvigorate the classical repertory. In this program they will explore Mozart’s bold and innovative “Dissonance” String Quartet alongside works by Czech composers Erwin Schulhoff and Antonín Dvořák.

Asheville Chamber Music Series Presents Isidore String Quartet

Central United Methodist Church of Asheville

Join us for these special pre-concert chamber performances in Symphony Hall featuring members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

Pre-Concert Chamber Performance

The Woodruff Arts Center

CSO Artist-in-Residence Daniil Trifonov, “without question the most astounding pianist of our age” (The Times of London), takes on Brahms’ Second Piano Concerto, as remarkable for its rich orchestral writing as for its simultaneously glittering and muscular piano part. Dvořák’s turbulent Seventh Symphony is both an expression of the composer’s personal crises and a lyrical tribute to the Czech spirit.

Mäkelä & Trifonov

The Hallé - From The New World

The Bridgewater Hall

Visit To Bad Elster

King Albert Theater

Beethoven’s self-titled Serioso quartet, composed during the politically charged Napoleonic era, reflects his personal and political struggles with a sense of urgency and defiant shifts in tone, embodying a longing for freedom. In contrast, Dvořák’s 14th and final String Quartet radiates a broad, hopeful vision, capturing his deep love for Czech folk traditions. Written after his time in the United States, the piece expresses both pride in his heritage and a subtle resistance to the political dominance over his homeland. Cheetham Fraillon’s Bungaree, is a powerful string quartet that highlights the often-overlooked relationship between explorer Matthew Flinders and Bungaree, a Kurringai man whose diplomacy and knowledge were instrumental in mapping Australia. Blending Indigenous Australian musical heritage with classical string quartet traditions, the piece honours Bungaree’s contributions and cultural legacy. Flinders Quartet bring us these powerful works that blend intense emotion with moments of profound calm and resolve. 

Serioso and Serene

Albert Hall

As part of the Church Congress 2025 and under its motto "courageous - strong - courageous", we present you a very special project: Antonín Dvořák's "Stabat Mater" to listen to or sing along to! Whether as an audience or as a singer - several Hanover choirs, the NDR Radio Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of chief conductor Stanislav Kochanovsky and international soloists await you.

Sing-along concert. Dvořák's "Stabat Mater" at the Church Congress 2025

NDR Concert Hall | Small Broadcasting Hall

Liszt's first piano concerto is the piano lions' playground par excellence. And luckily we have just the right piano lion for the task: Yulianna Avdeeva blew her legs away from under us when she played with the orchestra last season, so it is an enormous pleasure to welcome her back as soloist in two whole works.

Sublime unodes

Musikhuset Aarhus

From the New World

When you think of serenades, you probably think of summer evenings, nature, conviviality, and cheerfulness. Mozart captured this relaxed mood in numerous works. But serenades can also focus on the dark side of life, on the hidden and unspoken. This is what Benjamin Britten had in mind when he set six poems, all of which revolve around the theme of "night," to music in the middle of the Second World War. He uses the unusual instrumentation of tenor, horn, and strings to create sound effects that range from sparse to sensual, from defiant to melancholic. Antonín Dvořák, on the other hand, gave his wind serenade of 1878 a slightly nostalgic touch, effectively combined with Bohemian dance music. And here, too, there is a festival of tonal colors!

3rd Castle Concert

Blue Hall

With intoxicating and life-hungry sounds, the works in this concert program tell of the creative urge and breakthrough of their composers. For Richard Strauss, his symphonic poem Don Juan was a great success with the public. The young composer was able to win over audiences immediately with its heroic tone. His virtuoso Burlesque for piano and orchestra, on the other hand, was only gradually appreciated. No wonder, because its technical refinements are breakneck and its tone cynical, so that one hardly knows whether to take the work seriously or see it as a joke - a masterpiece of tongue-in-cheek musical satire. Antonín Dvořák wrote his 8th Symphony during a period of international triumph and was literally overwhelmed in his euphoria by the countless musical ideas that found their way into the work.

6th Symphony Concerto: Breakthrough

Opernplatz

Join the South Loop Quintet for an afternoon featuring two captivating works, including a pillar of the chamber music repertoire. Written in one of his most inspired periods, Mozart’s String Quintet in C Major pushes the boundaries of the form with an unusually expansive opening movement and an irregularly phrased minuet. Antonín Dvořák’s masterful and folk-inspired American Quintet — brimming with vibrant melodies and rhythmic vitality — reflects Dvořák’s deep appreciation for the cultural tapestry of America and showcases the composer’s seamless blend of diverse musical influences.

South Loop Quintet at South Shore Cultural Center

South Shore Cultural Center

Remarkable leaps and bounds for the chamber music playing that our orchestra members love: Borodin was actually a full-time chemist and physician, but his passion for music constantly rekindled, including from 1859 in Heidelberg – where he composed his romantic string sextet in D minor. Some time later, he returned to Russia and the work was lost. It did not turn up for almost 100 years until it was finally discovered in an antiquarian bookshop. And it may still be missing something, as it consists of just two movements – one of which seems to shimmer like Mendelssohn’s »Midsummer Night’s Dream« and the other is laced with folk songs from Borodin's homeland. Dvořák’s sextet, premiered in 1879, also bubbles along folkloristically, which has to do with its chronological proximity to his famous »Slavonic Dances« and emphasises his image as a »Bohemian musician«. Although this was only one aspect of his multifaceted personality, Dvořák loved the cheerful and colourful environment around him, where people liked to celebrate festivals. His work quickly became one of the classics of the genre – and also inspired Schönberg to write his string sextet »Verklärte Nacht« in 1899. It is based on a poem by Richard Dehmel, saying: »There is a glow around everything, you drift with me across a cold sea, but a warmth of your own flickers from you into me, from me into you.« Schönberg found a poetic voice here that reflected his aesthetic stance – and an impressive love story that defied the moral standards of the time. He created a late romantic musical world for this – and the composition is one of his most popular pieces of chamber music today.

Chamber concert: String sextet

Spiegelsaal Der Harmonie

Concert 3: featuring soloist Wade rackley (tubA)

Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra

During the chamber music on Sunday, changing ensembles from the ranks of the Bremen Philharmonic Orchestra present personal favorite works from the chamber music repertoire in our Hall 1 in the Tabakquartier.

Variety is the soul of music

Hall 1 / Tabakquartier

Music carries its own genetic code. It reveals who we are, and where we come from. It holds the identities of entire communities and has no respect for political boundaries. Music moves freely across borders, even when people cannot.  This exciting program will feature six exciting works from around the world, showcasing classical masterpieces inspired by rich folk traditions.  The orchestra opens with the lively Dances of Galánta by Hungarian composer Zoltán Kodály, which combines traditional folk melodies from the composer’s home region with a symphonic context. Rimsky-Korsakov’s technicolor masterpiece, Russian Easter Overture is a carefully calculated explosion of orchestral color reflecting popular Russian feelings on this highest Christian feast. Native American folk songs will also be highlighted in a new and thrilling work from Mark Piszczek, titled Song Catcher.  The concert is rounded out with three very popular works from around the globe, Aaron Copland’s exciting Billy the Kid, Percy Grainger’s gorgeous Irish Tune from County Derry, and Dvorak’s electrifying Slavonic Dances.

Folk Music Festival

Space Coast Basket Brigade

Seaside Bible Church

Emerging conductor Ruth Reinhardt makes her SLSO debut in a program that burns with radiance. Warmth emanates from Hindemith’s Mathis der Maler Symphony, a statement of defiance in troubled times. Longing sings through the unforgettable melodies of Dvořák’s Cello Concerto, performed by rising star Andrei Ioniță. Soulful darkness touches the SLSO’s strings in Bacewicz’s long-forgotten Concerto for Strings.  

Dvořák's Cello Concerto 

Enterprise Center

Felici members are prize winners of the Los Angeles Liszt, Yellow Springs, and Osaka music competitions. The vibrant threesome has performed over 350 concerts in Europe, South America and the U.S. and has distinguished itself as a unique presence on the national music scene since coming to Mammoth Lakes as grantee of Chamber Music America's Rural Residencies Program and as a California Arts Council's (CAC) Touring Roster ensemble

Felici Piano Trio

United Methodist Church Ridgecrest

Barber Violin Concerto with Ani Bukujian

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

The final concert of our 64th season demonstrates where we really shine like no other orchestra with an all-classical performance. Conducted by Maestro Stilian Kirov, this concert features compositions inspired by America and American composers: the Barber Violin Concerto with special guest soloist William Hagen, Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9: From the New World and a contemporary piece by George Walker, Lyric for Strings.

American Beauty 

Florida SouthWestern State College

Acclaimed for his “high-voltage focus” (BBC Music Magazine), “formidable technique” (Gramophone) and “bold, rounded sound” (Musical America), cellist Jonathan Swensen fell in love with the cello upon hearing the Elgar Concerto at the age of six, and ultimately made his concerto debut performing the work with Orquestra Sinfónica do Porto Casa da Música.  He is the recipient of the 2022 Avery Fisher Career Grant and was featured as Musical America’s “New Artist of the Month” and “One to Watch” in Gramophone Magazine.

Spring Concert, featuring cellist Jonathan Swensen

Central Bucks South High School

Profoundly emotional. Deeply devotional. Sublimely beautiful. Antonín Dvořák’s Stabat Mater is a sensitive and humble setting of the Crucifixion story, seen through the eyes of Mother Mary. The Tulsa Opera Signature Chorale, the Tulsa Opera Orchestra, and four talented soloists, under the baton of Artistic Director Aaron Beck, join forces to offer an evening of transcendence from despair to hope, anguish to ecstasy, darkness to radiant light.

Dvořák’s Stabat Mater

Holy Family Cathedral

Experience the mastery of Ken-David Masur as he returns to Omaha to conduct the Omaha Symphony in a captivating performance featuring the warhorses of the classical music repertoire. This event marks a special occasion as Omaha welcomes back the esteemed Music Director of the Milwaukee Symphony, Ken-David Masur, for an unforgettable musical journey.

**Location:** Holland Center  
**Dates:**  
- Friday, April 25, 7:30 PM  
- Saturday, April 26, 7:30 PM  

**Program Highlights:**  
- WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART, Symphony No. 35, Haffner  
- ANTONIN DVORAK: Symphony No. 6 in D Major  

This performance is not just a concert but a celebration of classical music's enduring power, led by one of the most dynamic conductors of our time. Ken-David Masur's return to Omaha is a testament to his deep connection with the orchestra and the community, promising an evening of musical excellence.

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Join us at the Holland Center for a musical experience that celebrates the beauty and complexity of classical music, conducted by the incomparable Ken-David Masur.

Ken-David Masur Conducts

Omaha Performing Arts

Embark on a musical voyage through Eastern Europe with JoAnn Falletta and the BPO, beginning with Bartók’s The Miraculous Mandarin, a ballet score that pulses with energy and exoticism. Andrea Cicalese, a violinist known for his exquisite lyricism and technical precision, takes center stage with Glazunov’s Violin Concerto, a work that beautifully melds Russian romanticism with virtuosic flair. The program culminates with Dvořák’s Symphony No. 6, a piece that pays homage to the Czech composer’s homeland, its melodies infused with the spirit and rhythms of Czech folk music. This concert is a celebration of the rich musical heritage of Eastern Europe, offering a journey through its vibrant landscapes and deep traditions.

Composer

Antonín Dvořák

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