Composer

This connection is notably embodied by the Orchestre Tremplin, which allows young musicians from the CRR to share the podium with the Orchestra's professionals. Each season, this partnership is also enriched by concerts given by the Orchestra's musicians in the Conservatoire Auditorium. These events offer a special moment of closeness with the public and fully participate in the musical life of the city, in a spirit of transmission, influence, and openness.

The Six

Conservatoire Régional de Montpellier

In The Unbearable Lightness of Being, Czech-French author Milan Kundera delves into humanity’s quest for meaning, love, and freedom. Actor and theatremaker Yves De Pauw transforms Kundera’s evocative prose into a captivating performance, enriched by music tied to the author’s journey. Born in Brno, where Leoš Janáček found inspiration, Kundera later sought refuge in France, spending his final years in Paris – a city central to the life of composer Darius Milhaud. Experience an intimate concert by the wind players of the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra, blending literature and music in an homage to Kundera’s legacy.

Chamber music: The unbearable lightness of existence

AMUZ (Festival van Vlaanderen Antwerpen)

Join the Atlantic String Quartet for a magnifique musical tour of French inspiration and flair. This recital features Darius Milhaud’s expressive String Quartet No. 12, Op. 252, a heartfelt tribute to Gabriel Fauré. Then, experience the charm of Ernest MacMillan’s Two Sketches on French Canadian Airs, capturing the spirit of Canada’s rich musical heritage. Camille Saint-Saëns brings depth and drama with his String Quartet No. 1 in E minor, Op. 112, full of elegance and emotion.

Recital 3

Memorial University School of Music

The French Connection

Carver Theatre for the Performing Arts

EPSG:4326

Sunday Matinee

Conservatory Concert Hall

Anastasia Samsel, flute

Curtis Institute of Music

Ready, set, go! The August Everding Bavarian Theatre Academy and the Munich Radio Orchestra have been working together for 20 years: a truly blessed liaison! Young students unearth previously unknown treasures from the world of musical theater and bring them on stage with the Munich Radio Orchestra. A scenic fireworks display with opulent orchestral sound, touching arias, a colorful set, and trendy dances. Colorful, professional, passionate. The triad of successful cooperation.

I due timidi & Le pauvre matelot

Prinzregententheater

Welcome to a concert featuring Beethoven's timeless tones in conjunction with works by four other remarkable composers, whose creativity and unique voices have contributed significantly to the modern musical landscape.

Rhythmic energy characterizes both Nørgård and Martinus' works. In  Fire over Water  both fire and water are present and an intense rhythmic energy describes the contrasting elements. In Martinus' work the rhythmic energy is shown in an expressive dialogue between violin and cello and at the same time with a refined balance between the two instruments.

A rhythmic intensity is continued in the alternation with lyrical passages in Milhaud's suite inspired by the French medieval atmosphere with musical depictions of everything from jesters to hunting scenes.

Fire Over Water

Southern Denmark Conservatory of Music

The Prague Philharmonia Wind Quintet is the only representative of the wind quintet in this season. The repertoire for this combination of instruments is somewhat limited, but it is possible to find inspiration in folk music in it as well. This is evidenced by Václav Trojan’s Wind Quintet, Op. 8, which mentions “Folk Songs” in its subtitle

Trojan. Farkas. Milhaud

The Professed House, Prague

Led by Klaus Mäkelä, the CSO presents one of the most electrifying and revolutionary works in the orchestral repertoire: Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring. Included in this showcase of 20th-century masterpieces are the playful, Brazilian-inspired rhythms of Milhaud’s Le Bœuf sur le toit and Gershwin’s An American in Paris, which brings the bustling streets of the French capital to life with jazzy flair.

Mäkelä Conducts The Rite of Spring

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

4th Chamber Music Concert in the Vienna State Opera

Vienna State Opera

This musical journey travels from the American prairie to the cafés of Paris, the forests of Finland, and the rivers of Germany—blending local voices with global inspiration. We begin at home with Tim Hinck’s “Prairie Nightscape”, a quietly radiant snapshot of dawn breaking across wide open land. Then it’s off to Milhaud’s Le Bœuf sur le toit, a whirlwind of Brazilian melodies and French playfulness—quirky, jazzy, and irresistibly fun. Darius Milhaud’s playful and whimsical Le Bœuf sur le toit follows, a jazz-infused romp inspired by Brazilian melodies that brims with charm and rhythmic vitality. In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the Chattanooga Youth Symphony joins the CSO onstage for a powerful Side-by-Side performance. Together, they perform Sibelius’ Finlandia, a proud and urgent call for resilience, and Schumann’s “Rhenish” Symphony, an expansive, joyful work inspired by the majesty of the Rhine. With both CSO conductors sharing the podium and generations of musicians sharing the stage, this evening is about exploration, connection, and the enduring power of music—across borders and across time.

Finlandia Side-by-Side

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium

Step into the Roaring Twenties with Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody, Milhaud’s jazz-inspired Creation, and works by Prokofiev, Price, and Ravel.

Rhapsody in Blue

Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

Guest Concert

BASF-Feierabendhaus

Members of the Teatro alla Scala Orchestra

Teatro alla Scala

Gershwin’s masterpiece as you’ve never heard it before. South Florida legend Marcus Roberts and his jazz trio transform Rhapsody in Blue through skillful improvisation. Ellington’s jazz symphony traces the history of Black Americans.

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

Step into an unforgettable evening where the sweeping rhythms and vibrant energy of the ballroom unfold. Portland Chamber Orchestra’s Grand Ballroom Carnaval celebrates the rich traditions of ballroom dance, brought to life through the music of legendary composers—from the timeless sophistication of Beethoven and the waltzing charm of Strauss to the passionate tango flair of Piazzolla. 

Before the concert begins, you’re invited to join the complimentary, beginner-friendly ballroom dance lesson perfect for all ages and abilities in The Reser’s Lobby at 6:30pm. Then, take your seat and let the music transport you as the orchestra explores how composers personalized and personified dance through their music.

Grand Ballroom Carnaval

Patricia Reser Center for the Arts

"Why would you want to be a second-rate Ravel when you could be a first-rate Gershwin?" - Maurice Ravel responding to George Gershwin's request for tutelage.

An American In Paris

Washington Pavilion

Explore the energy and svelte sounds of the saxophone, the adventurous youngest child of the orchestral whānau.

Symphonic Dances

Christchurch Town Hall

Michael Fowler Centre

Superstar saxophonist Kezia Colton showcases an exciting, uplifting programme of works by Rachmaninov, Piazzola, Pedro Iturralde and more, accompanied by the RCMJD Saxophone Quartet and pianist Craig White.

Classical Coffee Mornings: Kezia Colton

Royal Albert Hall

Maestro Peter Rubardt conducts Haydn’s Symphony No. 102 along with Ralph Vaughan Williams’ string showcase Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, and Dmitri Shostakovich’s First Piano Concerto.

Classically Connected

Saenger Theatre Pensacola

Chamber Concert 2

WDR Funkhaus

Chamber Concert 2 »Four plus Four and Piano«

Oper Graz

What operatic subject could be more fitting for the Tobacco Quarter than the story of Carmen—the freedom-loving woman who works in a tobacco factory and conquered the world with her fiery love? Georges Bizet's world-famous melodies resound here in a chamber music setting—in a place where tobacco was once actually processed.

Croissants for breakfast

Tobacco Quarter Hall 1

MondayMusic - Ensemble X

The Royal Danish Academy of Music

The opening concert of the Chamber Music Series will present an unusual program with an unusual instrumentation. The world-renowned Zemlinsky Quartet will be complemented by oboe, clarinet and double bass, which forms the basis of folk music. Symbolically, the concert will also feature Franz Schubert’s String Quartet No. 15 in G major, Op. 161, which was composed in 1826 and is one of Schubert’s masterpieces.

Milhaud. Martinů. Schubert

Keyboard Friends

Garth Newel Music Center

Paris has long been a city that absorbs influences from across the globe, a vibrant hub where cutting-edge musical ideas flourish. Throughout the years, composers and musicians such as Gershwin, Copland, and Joséphine Baker left their mark on the city’s dynamic music scene. This concert celebrates the rich musical exchange between continents, from the rhythms of jazz and ragtime to the unique style and virtuosity of Cuban violinist José White. Jazz musicians adopted French harmonies and the French, in turn, embraced the rhythmic freedom of jazz with open arms. The composers featured in this concert were either Americans beloved in Paris, lived there for a time, or, like Debussy and Ravel, were deeply influenced by the vibrant music of the Americas. Join us for a program that captures the dazzling interplay of these musical worlds.

Americans In Paris

Hanna Center

love triangle

Seamen's Church

Die allseits beliebten Open-Air-Konzerte im Brunnenhof der Residenz atmen einen ganz besonderen Charme. Genau das Richtige für unseren Saisonabschluss! Dafür hat unser Chefdirigent Joseph Bastian wieder ein Programm zusammengestellt, das mit seinem Schwung wunderbar zur sommerlichen Stimmung passt. Diesmal geht es nach Südamerika: Der Brasilianer Heitor Villa-Lobos und der Argentinier Alberto Ginastera verbanden den rhythmischen Drive ihrer Heimat mit der kompositorischen Raffinesse der europäischen Moderne. Astor Piazzolla machte den vormals verruchten Tango Argentino konzertsaalfähig; in seinem wohl berühmtesten Stück verabschiedete er sich mit sehnsuchtsvollen Klängen von seinem Vater. Darius Milhaud galt in den 1920ern als enfant terrible der Pariser Musikszene; als Attaché des französischen Botschafters in Rio de Janeiro schnappte er lokale Sounds auf und integrierte sie in seine Werke. Mit der Saxofon-Virtuosin Asya Fateyeva ist eine dynamische Solistin mit von der Partie, die ebenfalls locker zwischen Klassik und anderen Musikstilen wandelt.

Es Werde Bunt

Perseusbrunnen

Milhaud, Beethoven, Franck

Benaroya Hall

Audience favorite Kirill Gerstein returns to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. "A peerless performer with so much to express" (The Guardian), Gerstein plays Ravel's Piano Concerto for the Left Hand, a piquant piece with jazzy underpinnings. The popular guest conductor Stéphane Denève keeps with the French theme throughout with Ibert’s lighthearted Escales, "Ports of Call," a trio of musical postcards from a trip abroad. The ASO re-enacts The Creation of the World with an extra shot of French whimsy, courtesy of Darius Milhaud, and ends on a high with Gershwin's irresistible love letter to the French capital, An American in Paris.

An American in Paris

The Woodruff Arts Center

Gendron, Sacks, Gross, and Beck in Piano Quartets of Milhaud, Boulez, Chausson

Bargemusic

Carl Nielsen's 2nd symphony "The Four Temperaments" is a magnificent study of the human mind. Because even though the title suggests a simplistic division of the human psyche, Nielsen's work is precisely a three-dimensional exploration of being human itself, all our contradictions and inner battles exhibited in terrific musical form. To guide us through the many emotions, we have the young conducting students from the Royal Danish Conservatory of Music, and the concert also offers a soloist from the Southern Danish Conservatory of Music in Darius Milhaud's "Suite Anglaise".

The Four Temperaments

Odense Concert Hall

The highly anticipated “Picasso Symphony,” an unprecedented and innovative film orchestra experience, will make its U.S. premiere on May 10, 2025 with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra at the Will Rogers Auditorium.  An exploration and homage to the prolific genius of Pablo Picasso, “Picasso Symphony” blends stunning visuals with a curated arrangement of live orchestral music telling the story of Picasso's life journey.

 Picasso Symphony

Will Rogers Memorial Center

The Santa Maria Philharmonic Orchestra and Maestro Michael Nowak welcome a guest ensemble to close out the 2024-25 concert season with a concert that explores the range of human expression, from the sensual to the profound. Early 20th Century composer Darius Milhaud expresses French exoticism through jazz-inspired harmonies and rhythms that portray an African creation myth in the ballet suite La Creation du Monde. Russian composer Igor Stravinsky explores the
harmonies and driving dance rhythms of early American jazz music in Ragtime. And finally, Maestro Nowak and the Philharmonic Orchestra are joined by the Allan Hancock College Singers for a performance of Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart’s Requiem, the legendary unfinished threnody penned the same year of the composer’s death.

Fourth Season Concert – The Sacred & The Profane

Grace Baptist Church

Place and Spirit

Empress Theatre

French composers Milhaud, Chausson, and Debussy all have their own style – some more traditional, others more progressive. To combine their works into one programme brings promise of a diverse yet coherent evening of music. Performing their works are Czech Philharmonic concertmaster Jiří Vodička, the renowned pianist François Dumont, and the leading Czech ensemble, the Pražák Quartet.

Czech Chamber Music Society • Pražák Quartet & Jiří Vodička

Rudolfinum

Immerse yourself in an evening of exquisite music as the York Symphony Orchestra presents "French Connections with Branford Marsalis" as part of their 2024-25 Classical Series, "John Williams Forever." This captivating concert is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 7:30 PM EST, promising a two-hour journey through French-inspired compositions at the prestigious Appell Center for the Performing Arts.

The program features a rich tapestry of works that showcase the influence of French music, highlighted by the talents of acclaimed alto saxophonist Branford Marsalis. Audiences will be treated to Darius Milhaud’s "Scaramouche," a piece that echoes the cheerful melodies of Harlem jazz, and John Williams’s "Escapades for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra," a work that exudes progressive jazz vibes. The concert will also mark the East Coast premiere of Lawrence Golan’s "Giovanna d’Arco," a composition inspired by Maestro Golan’s daughter and dedicated to the legendary figure Joan of Arc. The evening will conclude with Hector Berlioz’s dramatic "Symphonie fantastique," taking listeners on a fantastical journey through the dreams and demise of its hero.

Conductor Lawrence Golan, known for his demand across the United States and internationally, will lead the orchestra. The concert will also feature performances by Ji Su Jung, a celebrated vibraphonist and the first solo percussionist to receive the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, and Branford Marsalis, a saxophonist whose collaborations with classical ensembles have garnered widespread acclaim.

Before the concert, attendees are invited to a Pre-Concert Talk from 6:30-7:00 PM at the front of the Appell Center’s Strand Theatre stage. Admission is free for all ticket holders, offering an enlightening journey into the evening's program with Assistant Conductor Rebekah O’Brien.

Tickets for this unforgettable evening are available now, with options for subscriptions and Pick 5 packages that include both seats and digital access, ensuring that everyone can experience the magic of this performance, whether in person at the theater or online. For more information or to subscribe, please visit the Appell Center Box Office or call 717-846-1111.

Join us for a night of French connections and musical brilliance with Branford Marsalis and the York Symphony Orchestra, a highlight of the 2024-25 season that promises to be a memorable experience for all.

French Connections with Branford Marsalis

Appell Center for the Performing Arts

Dancers from Chicago’s world-renowned Joffrey Ballet join the CSO with newly commissioned choreographies. Symphonies by Haydn and the Chevalier de Saint-Georges abound in witty and joyful melodies while two 20th-century works are full of popular influences: Perkinson’s jazz-tinted Sinfonietta No. 1 and Milhaud’s rollicking Brazilian postcard, The Ox on the Roof.

CSO x The Joffrey Ballet

One of the Musikverein's highlights this season is Clara Schumann's flower album. She kept dried flowers in this little book and gave it, with a personal dedication, to her dear friend, Johannes Brahms. Darius Milhaud composed "La cheminée du roi René" for the film "Cavalcade d'amour." His version for woodwind quintet will be performed this evening. Franz Schubert's Introduction and Variations on his song "Trock'ne Blumen" (Dry Flowers) is a highly virtuosic work that he wrote for his circle of friends. In the second part of the concert, the recipient of the flower book himself will speak as a composer: Brahms composed his cheerful first serenade as a nonet for wind and strings.

Dry flowers

Vienna Music Society

Jazz piano duo Stephanie Trick and Paolo Alderighi return.

4 Hands, 88 Keys

Washington University in St. Louis

Swing back in time to the Jazz Age! When jazz met classical in the 1920s and 30s, it created irreverent masterpieces such as Milhaud’s Creation of the World and Ibert’s Divertissement. MTS’s own Principal Trumpet Andrew Gignac, a double threat on classical and jazz, will make you swoon in jazz standards such as “Embraceable You” and Puttin’ on the Ritz”.

Mid-Texas Symphony presents Puttin’ On The Ritz

Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre

North and South American rhythms – in Leonard Bernstein's "West Side Story" they characterize the two rival gangs, the Jets and the Sharks. Bernstein arranged some numbers from the now famous musical as a suite, which conquered the concert stage as "symphonic dances."
Just like George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue," in which jazz elements, blues and symphonic music merge together. The African-American composer Florence Price is considered a rediscovery, and her "Suite of Dance" will be heard. Darius Milhaud's dance-like cinema fantasy "The Ox on the Roof" and the rhythmic piece "Huapango" by the Mexican José Pablo Moncayo will also be heard. 

Rhapsody & Rhythm

Berliner Philharmonie

This special additional performance of the Pro Arte Wind Quintet sees the return of Pro Arte to the Congregation Beth El in Sudbury features a variety of works by significant composers for the genre. This performance will be complemented by an additional performance at the Salon Series home venue: the Allen Center for Arts and Culture on Sunday, February 9, 2025.

Winds Of Pro Arte At

Congregation Beth El

The Allen Center

Experience a unique concert that blends selections from movies, plays, and operas, with one of the greatest symphonies ever written, Beethoven’s Eroica. The evening features Herrmann’s intense Psycho Suite, the serene beauty of Massenet’s Meditation from Thaïs, and the dynamic rhythms of Milhaud’s Concerto for Percussion and Small Orchestra. The night culminates with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, a work that redefined the symphonic genre with its revolutionary spirit and profound depth.

Your Youngstown Symphony Presents: Beethoven & Beyond

Stambaugh Auditorium

Leonard Bernstein combined classical music, jazz, show music and folk music from various communities to create distinctive musicals that were successful around the globe. George Gershwin also combines classical concert and jazz, and his music is at home on Broadway and in Carnegie Hall. Pianist Kirill Gerstein performs Gershwin's world hit „Rhapsody in Blue“ as a soloist with the Konzerthausorchester under Iván Fischer.

Konzerthausorchester Berlin, Iván Fischer

Konzerthaus Berlin

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.

Severance Music Center

Right in the middle – pick your favourite spot in the midst of the orchestra! The musicians of the Konzerthausorchester Berlin will rearrange themselves for you. Experience music where it is created and feel the special atmosphere that arises between the orchestral members and our conductor while making music. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask Iván Fischer questions. In the end, you will definitely be able to say: I was right in the thick of things, not just on the sidelines.

In the middle

Kleiner Saal

Departmental Recitals showcase performance departments through its students. Featuring various students and repertoire, and curated by the faculty, performances in this recital highlight SFCM programs and the wide range of study.

Woodwind Chamber Music Recital

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Chamber Orchestra Of Europe / Sir Antonio Pappano

Cité de la Musique

French Connections

Granada Theatre

Antonio Pappano conducts the wonderful Chamber Orchestra of Europe in a program that celebrates the marriage of jazz and classical music with Bertrand Chamayou, a faithful among the faithful of the Dijon Opera.

Chamber Orchestra of Europe Antonio Pappano, Bertrand Chamayou

Dijon Opera

The charismatic Italian-British conductor Sir Antonio Pappano, who has been absent from the season since 2018, returns to lead the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, a forty-year-old ensemble that brings together instrumentalists from all over Europe. The program is entirely twentieth-century and evokes the spirit of American jazz, from the ballets La création du monde by Milhaud and Fancy Free by Bernstein to the Variations on «I Got Rhythm» by Gershwin. The highlight of the evening is the whimsical and at times unpredictable Second Concerto by Saint-Saëns, which Pappano presents by relying on the luminous and flexible pianism of Bertrand Chamayou, the only four-time winner of the French “Victoires de la Musique” award and a guest in the season in 2016.

Chamber Orchestra Of Europe

Giovanni Agnelli Auditorium

2024-25 Season November Concert

In the Upper Room Ministries

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

Nicole Paiement and the New Music Ensemble present a program celebrating the career of Elinor Armer, celebrating her over 50 years as a member of SFCM's Composition Department. A noted Bay Area composer, Armer's music spans a variety of ensembles settings and genres; the Conservatory is proud to honor her legacy.

New Music Ensemble

### Beethoven’s Inadvertent Masterpiece

**Date:** Sunday, October 13, 2024  
**Time:** 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Pre-concert talk at 2:30 PM)  
**Location:** Beston Hall at Glazer Music Performance Center, Nazareth University, 4245 East Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14618, United States

Join us for an exquisite afternoon of chamber music presented by the Society for Chamber Music in Rochester. The concert will feature Beethoven’s grand Septet in E-flat major, Op. 20, a masterpiece that showcases the composer’s brilliance. This performance will be preceded by two captivating French works: Darius Milhaud’s Suite for Clarinet, Violin, and Piano, Op. 157b, and Camille Saint-Saëns’ Bassoon Sonata, Op. 168. Additionally, we are thrilled to present a beautiful piece by Eastman-trained oboist Elizabeth Raum, Romance for Horn and Piano, for the first time on an SCMR concert.

**Program:**
- **Darius Milhaud:** Suite for Clarinet, Violin, and Piano, Op. 157b (12 minutes)
- **Elizabeth Raum:** Romance for Horn and Piano (5 minutes)
- **Camille Saint-Saëns:** Bassoon Sonata, Op. 168 (14 minutes)
- **Ludwig van Beethoven:** Septet in E-flat major, Op. 20 (41 minutes)

**Performers:**
- Juliana Athayde, violin
- Chiao-Wen Cheng, piano
- Michael Wayne, clarinet
- Matthew McDonald, bassoon
- Michael Stevens, horn
- Joshua Newburger, viola
- Lars Kirvan, cello
- Daniel Morehead, double bass

**Additional Information:**
- The concert will be followed by a donation-supported online broadcast at a later date. The link for the online broadcast will be emailed to attendees.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a blend of classical and contemporary chamber music performed by exceptional musicians. Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable musical journey.

Beethoven’s Inadvertent Masterpiece

Glazer Music Performance Center

One of the most established orchestras on the international scene led by one of the most beloved and admired conductors in the world. A program dedicated to twentieth-century French and American music with the participation of an award-winning pianist make this event one of the most important of the Teatro Grande Season.

Chamber Orchestra of Europe | Sir Antonio Pappano Conductor | Bertrand Chamayou Piano

Chamber Orchestra of Europe

The MSO kicks off their 94th season with acclaimed saxophonist Branford Marsalis! Marsalis will be featured on Milhaud’s Scaramouche and John William’s Escapades, a full symphonic work derived from the score of Steven Spielberg’s Catch Me If You Can. This one-night-only concert is one you won’t want to miss!

Branford Marsalis with the Modesto Symphony Orchestra

Gallo Center for the Arts

Peabody Symphony Orchestra

Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University

Shepherd School woodwind students perform captivating chamber music.

Chamber Music for Winds

Alice Pratt Brown Hall

On the occasion of the James Ensor year, Casco Phil is browsing through the colorful repertoire for woodwind quintet. Ensor himself prided himself on the fact that many contemporaries shared his sensitivity to colors with none other than Claude Debussy, the founder of musical impressionism. The interweaving of sound and color turned out to be a sign of the times: just as Ensor was inspired by shades of color and light, a whole generation of French composers became fascinated by the contrast between light and dark. Milhaud and Taffanel, among others, managed to utilize the wide sound diversity of a woodwind collective. The trend was also picked up on the Flemish side: Frédéric Devreese composed his James Ensor Suite as the ultimate tribute to the Ostend master. From delicate melodies to richly varied textures, be moved by the splendor of this enchanting music in the intimate setting of the Predikherenkerk. 

In The Shadow Of Ensor

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Opening Night Gala featuring the extraordinary talents of saxophonist Branford Marsalis. This special event is scheduled for Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 7:00 pm, held in the prestigious Orchestra Hall. The night promises to be a celebration of musical virtuosity, with Music Director Jader Bignamini leading the orchestra through a program that bridges the worlds of classical music and jazz.

The evening's repertoire includes a vibrant selection of works that showcase the unique blend of classical music with jazz influences. From Milhaud's Brazilian-inspired "Scaramouche" to Bernstein's lively "Three Dance Episodes from On the Town," and Gershwin's iconic "An American in Paris," each piece captures the essence of their respective cities through music. Adding to the excitement, Marsalis will breathe life into John Williams’s "Escapades from Catch Me If You Can," highlighting his incredible skill as a saxophonist.

Under the baton of Jader Bignamini, who was introduced as the 18th music director of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in January 2020, the orchestra continues to thrive. Bignamini's passion for music and his close relationship with the orchestra have been pivotal in bringing high-caliber performances to the stage. His approach to conducting, often without a score, fosters a deep connection with the musicians, ensuring a performance that is both heartfelt and engaging.

Branford Marsalis, a celebrated saxophonist known for his versatility across genres, brings his award-winning talent to the gala. With a career spanning several decades, Marsalis has earned accolades including three Grammys and nominations for Emmy and Tony Awards. His collaborations with renowned orchestras around the world have been critically acclaimed, making his performance at the gala a highly anticipated event.

The Opening Night Gala with Branford Marsalis is not just a concert; it's a celebration of music's power to unite and inspire. It's an opportunity to experience the brilliance of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the artistry of Branford Marsalis in one of the most beautiful concert halls in the country. Don't miss this extraordinary evening of music and celebration.

Opening Night Gala With Branford Marsalis

Orchestra Hall

Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra welcomes the incomparable Branford Marsalis for a concert that promises to be a highlight of the 2024-2025 season. This special performance, featuring the works of Gershwin, Bernstein, and Joan Tower, will take place at the iconic Orchestra Hall on Thursday, September 26, and Friday, September 27, 2024.

Saxophone virtuoso Branford Marsalis returns to dazzle audiences with jazz-infused showpieces, while Music Director Jader Bignamini leads the orchestra through musical postcards by Bernstein and Gershwin, capturing the essence of city vibes, Cuban beats, and the bustling cafés and streets of Paris. The evening will kick off with a celebratory fanfare by Joan Tower, marking the beginning of an exciting new season.

The program for the evening includes:
- JOAN TOWER: Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman No. 6
- ERWIN SCHULHOFF: Hot Sonate
- GEORGE GERSHWIN: Cuban Overture
- DARIUS MILHAUD: Scaramouche
- LEONARD BERNSTEIN: Three Dance Episodes from On the Town
- GEORGE GERSHWIN: An American in Paris

Under the baton of Jader Bignamini, who was introduced as the 18th music director of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in January 2020, the orchestra continues to reach new heights of musical excellence. Bignamini's infectious passion and artistic brilliance have captivated audiences and musicians alike, promising a night of extraordinary music.

Branford Marsalis, an award-winning saxophonist known for his remarkable versatility and depth, brings his exceptional talent to the stage, performing with an energy and passion that is truly mesmerizing. Marsalis's collaborations with orchestras around the world have been hailed as transformative, and his appearance with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra is eagerly anticipated.

This concert is not just a performance but a celebration of music's power to connect and inspire. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra with Branford Marsalis in a program that spans the spectrum of musical expression, from the jazz-infused to the classically sublime.

Tickets are available now. Join us at Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI, for an evening that promises to be a memorable start to the DSO's 2024-2025 season.

Bernstein & Gershwin

First, we take you on an inner journey through pensive poetry and dreamy melodies that transport you to utopian destinations. With jazzy tones and lightning-fast passages, it all ends happily when all the festival musicians come on stage and give it full throttle at the end.

Aarhus Chamber Music Festival: FINAL ACT

Musikhuset Aarhus

Join us for an unforgettable evening  of humor and harmony as Parlando presents a “Symphony of Laughter.” This  unique live concert event celebrates the intersections between comedy  and music, with the Parlando orchestra blending the whimsical scores of  PDQ Bach, and the playful compositions of Saint-Saëns and others as they  provide the perfect backdrop to hilarious clips from the genius of  Charlie Chaplin and other comedy greats on the big-screen. Discover how  classical music has historically energized and enhanced comedic  performances, creating moments of joy and laughter. Whether you’re a  classical music aficionado or a comedy lover, this event promises to  entertain and delight.

Symphony of Laughter

Kaufman Music Center

Vocal Exchange juxtaposes treasured songs from three cultures. Without needing to understand a single word, listeners will experience national flavors through the very sounds of the languages. Russian-American soprano Erika Baikoff (a fluent French speaker) offers her unsurpassed vocal skill and bewitching personality, with instrumental contrasts and reflections rounding out this multidimensional program.

Concert Program Vi Vocal Exchange (livestream)

Online

**Event: Parker Plays Gershwin - Minnesota Orchestra**

**Date & Time:** Friday, August 2, 2024

**Venue:** Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

**Duration:** 2 hours, including intermission

**Event Description:**
Join the Minnesota Orchestra for an enchanting evening as Jon Kimura Parker takes the stage to perform George Gershwin's masterpieces. This concert, conducted by the talented Lina González-Granados, marks her debut with the Minnesota Orchestra. The program celebrates the vibrant sounds of the Roaring Twenties, featuring Gershwin's "Concerto in F" for solo piano and orchestra, and selections from his renowned opera "Porgy and Bess."

The evening will also include John Harbison’s "Remembering Gatsby," a composition inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Jazz Age stories, and Darius Milhaud’s "Le Bœuf sur le toit," originally conceived as incidental music for Charlie Chaplin’s silent films.

**Program:**
- **HARBISON:** Remembering Gatsby Foxtrot for Orchestra
- **GERSHWIN:** Concerto in F
- **MILHAUD:** Le Bœuf sur le toit
- **GERSHWIN:** Catfish Row Suite from Porgy and Bess

**Artists:**
- **Lina González-Granados:** Conductor
- **Jon Kimura Parker:** Piano

**Extras:**
- **Pre-concert Activities:** Enjoy a delicious Bubbles and Bites package prepared by Wandering Kitchen, featuring a charcuterie box paired with your choice of bubbles, wine, or a non-alcoholic sparkling beverage.
- **Valet Parking:** Available for your convenience.
- **Pre-order Beverages:** Save time by pre-ordering your intermission drinks.

**Plan Your Visit:**
- **Directions & Parking:** Parking is available just steps away from Orchestra Hall in the city-owned and skyway-connected 11th and Marquette Ramp.
- **Accessibility Services:** Armless & Bariatric Chairs, Assistive Listening Devices, Large-Print Programs, Noise-Cancelling Headphones, Service Animals, Wheelchair & Accessible Seating.

**Tickets:** Available for purchase now. Save up to 15% and receive subscriber perks when you buy 3 or more concerts, including Summer and 2024-2025 season concerts.

**Presented by:** The 2023-2024 Classical Season is presented by Ameriprise Financial.

For more information and to buy tickets, visit the Minnesota Orchestra website.

Parker Plays Gershwin

Minnesota Orchestra

Lina González-Granados makes her Minnesota Orchestra debut in this concert focused on music that both drew from and canonized the sounds of the Roaring Twenties. Two works from George Gershwin highlight the program, including his Concerto in F for solo piano and orchestra, which will be performed by Jon Kimura Parker, and a selection from his famed opera Porgy and Bess. Two pieces inspired by the sights, scenes and sounds of this incredible decade round out this program: John Harbison’s Remembering Gatsby, a 1985 composition inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Jazz Age short story collection and Darius Milhaud’s Le Bœuf sur le toit, conceived as incidental music for Charlie Chaplin’s silent films.

Gershwin And Gatsby

### Summer ChamberFest - Richmond Symphony

**Event:** Summer ChamberFest  
**Date:** Wednesday, July 31, 2024  
**Time:** 6:30 PM  
**Venue:** Dominion Energy Center, Mooney Hall

Join us for an intimate evening of chamber music masterworks performed by members of the Richmond Symphony and their friends. This enchanting hour of music will feature compositions spanning three centuries, offering a rich and diverse listening experience. 

**Program:**
- **Saint-Saëns:** Caprice on Danish and Russian Airs, Op. 79
- **Madeleine Dring:** Trio for Flute, Oboe, and Piano
- **Milhaud:** Quartet for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, and Piano

**Performers:**
- **Clarinet:** David Lemelin
- **Oboe:** Victoria Chung
- **Flute:** Mary Bodell
- **Piano:** Russell Wilson

After the performance, take a leisurely stroll through downtown and enjoy a delightful dinner. Please note that the event date has been changed from Thursday, August 1 to Wednesday, July 31.

Add this event to your calendar and subscribe to our newsletter for more updates. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of chamber music in an intimate setting.

Summer ChamberFest

Dominion Energy Center

Exceptional AMFS alumni join forces for two jazz-inspired 20th century favorites Conrad Tao has been called “a magical pianist, with a scholar’s mind wrapped in an almost impossible technique” (San Diego Union-Tribute) Charismatic, award-winning conductor Piotr Waclawik attended the Aspen Conducting Academy and was chosen as assistant conductor for the 2024 season. He is also the assistant conductor of the Warsaw Philharmonic.

Conrad Tao Plays Rhapsody in Blue and More

Aspen Meadows Resort

“Few would venture to Chelsea, unarmed and unattended.” So wrote Charles Dickens in his 1841 novel Barnaby Rudge. It was certainly a different time, but the bohemian feel and reasonable rents (because of the prevalence of highwaymen) attracted huge numbers of writers and musicians to Chelsea.

Literary Chelsea - A Celebration through Words and Music

Cadogan Hall 

Darius Milhaud’s Suite for Violin, Clarinet and Piano was taken from the incidental music he wrote for Jean Anouilh’s 1937 play, Le voyageur sans bagage (The Traveler Without Luggage). The Trio by Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian features his characteristic style of composing classical music with folk-inspired rhythms and melodies, all emphasized by colorful instrumentation. Mendelssohn’s self-assured Piano Trio in C minor is the composer’s final chamber work

From Mendelssohn to Milhaud

With repertoire spanning the canon to contemporary works, this beloved series is unparalleled in ambition and depth. Under the inspired curation of new Director of Chamber Music Paul Wiancko, globally renowned chamber musicians present 11 ingenious programs rich in revelry and fellowship. Paul’s inaugural season welcomes composer-in-residence Reena Esmail, along with an array of talented first-timers and Festival favorites ready to rock the Dock.

Bank of America Chamber Music

Dock Street Theatre

This performance is free and open for general seating and will be live-streamed on the School of Music's YouTube channel and Facebook page.

Composer

Darius Milhaud

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