Join the Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra as we celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary with our October 23, 2026 concert. This special evening features nostalgic favorites and American composers.

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Celebrating 250!! ROSO

Royal Oak Middle School

The haunting atmosphere and enchanting melodies of Schubert’s Symphony No. 8 — his “Unfinished” Symphony — always cast a hypnotic spell. Why didn’t he ever complete the work? Explore this puzzling mystery as you experience Schubert’s symphony of light and shadow.

Rachmaninoff & Schubert

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Experience the extraordinary marriage of words and music in an unforgettable evening of emotional power. This compelling combination of literary and musical genius begins with Shakespearean romance and haunting whale sounds. Then AGT winner Brandon Leake brings his electrifying spoken word artistry in an innovative fusion of Hip-hop and Gospel styles.

Inspired Voice

Warren Atherton Auditorium

Enjoy traditional holiday music in an intimate setting. Bring the family for all your familiar favorites!

Christmas Candlelight Classics

Inspiration Hall

Join us for an immersive, sonic journey into the cosmos like no other. As the concert hall becomes a planetarium, lie down amongst the orchestra and listen to music themed around astronomy, whilst gazing at projections of the awe-inspiring universe in which we live.

The Night Sky

Smith Square Hall

Path at Sunrise, Masses of Flowers, by Margaret Brouwer, is a one movement work for orchestra, was commissioned by the Cleveland Women's Symphony for its 75th Anniversary Concert with a 2009 Commissioning Music/USA Award from Meet The Composer.   Visualize walking down a path in the quiet of early morning at sunrise.  The sun gradually rises on masses of flowers planted closely - jumbled together in a profusion of vibrant and delicate colors and myriad textures.  Picture walking through this beauty with a mix of personal emotions - sadness - acceptance - gratitude - and appreciation for the beauty of the flowers and the sun.

Dissent and Beauty

MassBay Community College

This varied program demonstrates the versatility of this much-loved instrumental combination.

The Garden of Adonis

Stamford Museum & Nature Center

Thalia Symphony June concert featuring Berlioz, Moncayo, Hovhaness and Mendelssohn.

Not with the eyes, but with the mind (June Concert)

Town Hall Seattle

We conclude our season with a celebration of Americana! The Firelands Symphony welcomes back violinist Andrés Cárdenes, former concertmaster of the Pittsburgh Symphony, known internationally as one of the world’s most outstanding violinists. His performance of the stunning Barber Violin Concerto will be one of an array of works by American composers. Join us as we celebrate all things American on Memorial Day weekend.

Made in America

Sawmill Creek Convention Center

Classical guitarist and composer Aaron Larget-Caplan searches for the life in music & music in life. He has performed in Europe, Russia, and Taiwan, premiered over 120 compositions, directs the Spanish music &amp; dance ensemble ¡Con Fuego!, while curating the New Lullaby Project, and the Now Musique recital series. His arrangements and recording of the music of John Cage are the first to be sanctioned by the John Cage Trust, are published by Edition Peters, and have received international accolades. His 11 solo albums have earned over 10 million streams, and include albums dedicated to J.S. Bach, John Cage, Spanish romantic and flamenco composers, contemporary composers, and his own music. Raised in Colorado he makes his home in Boston where is on the faculty at the New England Conservatory.

Aaron Larget-Caplan, guitar, “Dances-Preludes-Meditations”

Bargemusic

A concert for nature and classical music lovers! From Duparc’s gentle soothing Aux Etoilles–to the stars–to Grofe’s Grand Canyon Suite, a constant of school music listening as well as the template for every film score about the American west. Mysterious Mountain by Hovhaness evokes a zen-like sense of calm. He shared, “mountains are symbols…like pyramids…man’s attempt to know God.” This piece holds the distinction of premiering live on TV with none other than Leopoldo Stokowski conducting.

For The Love Of Nature

Interlochen Center for the Arts

Allison Braatz will present her senior recital with works by Eric Ewazen, Florence Price and more!

Student Degree Recital: Allison Braatz B.M. senior trumpet recital

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Alison Balsom and Tine Thing Helseth have shown the way, and now Matilda Lloyd is the next trumpeter to sound the fanfare for more female power. Critics are particularly praising the British up-and-comer's exceptional musicality and flawless technique.

Rising Stars: Matilda Lloyd & Jonathan Ware

Museum Ludwig

Watch the performance on this page at the scheduled date and time. This performance won’t be available to stream afterward on demand. Should you have trouble accessing the stream via this page, please visit juilliard.live to stream this program.

Juilliard Orchestra Conducted by Giancarlo Guerrero

Lincoln Center

Slatkin Conducts Gershwin!

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts

Along with a big Smetana quartet that uses musical storytelling to reflect on a life well-lived (drinking, dancing, and romance!), Grant will sing tenor selections as a piece of his farewell season.

Reflections

First Congregational United Church of Christ Great Falls

Rachmaninoff & Gershwin

Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS)

Inspired by Exquisite Creatures, join us for a mesmerizing evening of performance with the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA). Just as Christopher Marley masterfully reimagines natural beauty in his exhibit "Exquisite Creatures," SoNA showcases composers who similarly breathe new life into classical music by borrowing from the past and infusing it with contemporary flair. From the Baroque brilliance of Vivaldi to the timeless genius of Aaron Copland to the modern voices of Christopher Ducasse and Mark O'Connor, witness the evolution of musical expression through borrowed motifs and inspired transformations.

SoNA Beyond and Crystal Bridges present: Exquisite Transformations

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Trumpeter William Castaldi concludes his studies in the soloist class at the Jutland Music Conservatory with this concert. The soloist class is the highest level at the conservatory.

Debut concert – William Castaldi, trumpet

Musikhuset Aarhus

From the blissful calm of Mendelssohn’s “The Hebrides” to the crashing waves of Debussy’s “La Mer,” the magnificence of our ocean has served as a muse for composers since music began. Join us for a stunning event that celebrates the majesty of the sea and why it should be treasured and protected for future generations.

Our Ocean

Barnstable High School

### 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

Join us for an enchanting evening of music as Waverly Long takes the stage with her viola for a captivating student recital. This event is set to unfold on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at 6:00pm CDT, in the intimate setting of the McClintock Choral and Recital Room, located within the prestigious Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208.

Waverly Long, a talented Bachelor of Music student under the tutelage of Desirée Ruhstrat, will be joined by an ensemble of gifted musicians including Abigail Yoon and Lucy Kim on violin, Samuel Sun on viola, Naomi Aires, Noam Ginsparg, and Kailie Holliday on cello, with Philip Long and Nathan Canfield on piano. Together, they will present a program that spans the breadth of classical music, featuring works by Robert Schumann, Dobrinka Tabakova, Alan Hovhaness, Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, and Gabriel Fauré. Highlights include Schumann's Märchenbilder, Op. 113, Tabakova's Whispered Lullaby, and selections from Brahms' String Sextet No. 1 in B-flat Major, Op. 18.

This recital offers a unique opportunity to experience the depth and breadth of classical music through the performances of emerging talents. The event is free, and tickets are not required, making it accessible to all who wish to immerse themselves in the beauty of live music. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream will be available, ensuring no one misses out on this musical celebration.

Don't miss this opportunity to support young musicians and experience the future of classical music. Mark your calendars for an evening of exquisite music that promises to be both inspiring and memorable.

Waverly Long, viola

Ryan Center for the Musical Arts

CYSO ‘s Concert Orchestra and Jazz Orchestra present their spring concert. Tickets on sale starting April 8th.

Concert Orchestra & Jazz Orchestra Spring Concert

Northwestern University

With exuberance and joy, the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra shares our belief that live music brings all people together.

Painted Sound

Furniture or architecture might come to mind when one hears the phrase "mid-century modern," but the creative style also impacted the music of the time. You’ll likely discover a mid-century work you’ve never heard before on this program for a cappella chorus.

Mid-Century Modern

St. Gregory's Episcopal Church

Church of the Little Flower

All Saints Episcopal Church

Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church

In Person Masters Concert #5

Williamsburg Community Chapel

Join us for a musical odyssey that celebrates our awe-inspiring natural world. Be transported to the wild and untouched landscapes of the Arctic with Stephen Lias' evocative ‘Gates of the Arctic,’ a musical journey through the icy expanse. Then, lose yourself in the mystic allure of Alan Hovhaness' ‘Mysterious Mountain,’ a symphonic masterpiece exploring nature's sublime mysteries. Feel the spiritual resonance in Leonard Bernstein's ‘Chichester Psalms,’ a harmonious blend of ancient texts and modern melodies brought to life by the Lancaster Symphony Chorus. Finally, revel in the heartwarming music from Aaron Copland's pastoral Suite from ‘The Tender Land.’

Natural World: Copland & Bernstein

Lancaster Country Day School

Amelia Shlyak, harp

Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall

Join us for an evening of profound musical exploration with the CityMusic Cleveland Chamber Orchestra at the Praxis Fiber Workshop. The event, titled "Landscape of Memory," promises to be a journey through the evocative realms of memory and reflection, brought to life through the medium of string quartets.

This event is a must-attend for lovers of classical music and those interested in the ways music can evoke and explore memories. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the power of string quartets in an intimate setting, performed by a talented ensemble of musicians.

Landscape of Memory

Praxis Fiber Workshop

Many composers’ music reflects their ancestral homelands. Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, the most popular concerto ever composed for guitar and orchestra, is inspired by the Royal Gardens at Aranjuez in Spain and features spellbinding Spanish guitarist Pablo Sáinz Villegas as soloist. Sibelius’ Symphony No. 5 begins with the breadth and majesty of a Nordic landscape and ends with one of the most dramatic finales in classical music. Guest conductor Ankush Bahl leads The Phoenix Symphony in Armenian-American composer Alan Hovhaness’ popular and meditative Symphony No. 2, “Mysterious Mountain.”

Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez

Symphony Hall

Mesa Arts Center

Join us for an unforgettable evening of classical music as the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra presents Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the historic Hawaii Theatre. From 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM, immerse yourself in the majestic sounds of one of the greatest symphonies ever composed, alongside a rich program that showcases the diverse talents of HSO's musicians and guest artists.

This concert features a sumptuous menu of symphonic works, starting with the sonic flavors of India and East Asia in Alan Hovhaness' Symphony No. 15, "Silver Pilgrimage," followed by the world premiere of local composer Jon Magnussen's "Kau Mea Nui Progressions." Experience the intimate beauty of Brahms' "Two Songs" for Voice, Viola, and Strings, featuring HSO's principal violist Mark Butin and baritone Leon Williams. The program also includes Kurt Schwertsik's bite-size "Shrunken Symphony," leading up to the evening's highlight, Mozart's critically acclaimed Jupiter Symphony.

Conductor Dane Lam will lead this melodious banquet, promising an evening filled with breathtaking performances. For an enhanced experience, ticket holders are invited to join a special pre-concert talk in the auditorium at 3:00 PM.

The concert takes place at the Hawaii Theatre, located at 1130 Bethel Street, Honolulu, HI, 96813. For the safety of our audiences, masks are encouraged, and contact points will be minimized. Tickets are available online or through the HSO Box Office. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the HSO Box Office at 808 380-7720, T-F between 10 am - 2 pm.

Don't miss this exquisite evening of music that promises to be a highlight of the Halekulani Masterworks 23/24 season.

Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony

Hawaii Theatre

Proudly featured are the IVSO’s own Sue Gillio and Ben Crosby, who perform Ignaz Moscheles’ Concertante for Flute and Oboe, and Phillip Lancaster, Dave Snyder, Christine Hansen, and Micah Lancaster, who perform Heinrich Hübler’s Konzertstück for Four Horns. Hometown composer Elliot Butler premieres An Overture to Harmony.

Be Inspired By Friends

LaSalle-Peru High School

Benjamin Ray Haden, Trumpet

The Juilliard School

Fall Classics Concert

Bethel College

Manhattan School of Music’s public programs are made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

MSM Symphony Orchestra conducted by Leonard Slatkin

Manhattan School of Music

Howard Hanson explored two ancient hymns in counterpoint, while Florence Price used spirituals as inspiration, weaving them around into complex tapestries of sound.

You can feel the expansiveness of a cathedral in Adolphus Hailstork’s joyful Sonata da Chiesa.

And we offer three very different prayers: Carson Cooman’s meditative Prayer of St. Ambrose, Alan Hovhaness’s mystical Prayer of St. Gregory and Joaquin Turina’s fiery Prayer of the Bullfighter.

Alan Hovhaness

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Oct 23, 2026

Celebrating 250!! ROSO · Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra

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Rachmaninoff & Schubert · Dallas Symphony Orchestra

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