A musical tribute to popular art forms, Symphonic Con takes you on incredible adventures. Experience music from epic quests and hero’s journeys, including favorites from Lord of the Rings, Legend of Zelda, Spider-Man, and Harry Potter. 

Symphonic Con

The Seaside Pavilion

Join us for an enchanting evening of music as Alessandra Liebman takes the stage at the Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall. This captivating horn recital is scheduled for Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 6:00pm CDT, showcasing the talents of Bachelor of Music student Alessandra Liebman, under the tutelage of Gail Williams and Jonathan Boen. 

The performance will feature a diverse repertoire, including Jean Françaix's Canon in Octave, Trygve Madsen's Sonata for Horn and Piano, Op. 24, Catherine Likhuta's I Threw a Shoe at a Cat, Dorothy Gates' Imaginings, Alec Wilder's 6X4: 6 Pieces for 4 Horns, and selections from Super Mario Galaxy arranged by Alessandra Liebmann herself. Joining Alessandra on stage will be fellow horn players Miranda Smith, Eden Stargardt, and Dena Levy, with Kay Kim on piano.

This event is free and open to the public, with no tickets required. It will also be available via live stream for those who cannot attend in person. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the exceptional talent of Alessandra Liebman and her colleagues in the stunning setting of the Galvin Recital Hall, located at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208. The hall, part of the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, is renowned for its acoustic excellence and breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline.

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Alessandra Liebman, horn

Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall

Student Recital: Emma Lasswell

Carnegie Mellon University

This concert will feature the 2024 winners of the Whit Phillips Memorial Young Artist Competition and Student Melody Challenge winners, as well as the winner of the 2024 BSO Composition Competition, Jordan Jinosko, presenting Three Sketches of Unblemished Earth.

Legends

Brazosport College

Diane is principal keyboard with the Black Hills Symphony Orchestra. Previous appearances include Introduction and Allegro Appassionato by R. Schumann, the April Fool Concerto by Robert Wendel, the Poulenc Concerto for Two Pianos with MaryLou Torrey, and Mussorgskyʼs Pictures at an Exhibition.

Game Night

Performing Arts Center of Rapid City

The Carnegie Mellon School of Music Jazz Ensembles explore a variety of jazz genres, from traditional swing to current trends in jazz fusion and jazz chamber music, while also performing jazz classics in a big band style.

Carnegie Mellon Jazz Orchestra & JIVE-Carnegie Mellon Jazz Choir

Alexa Clawson (B.M. '25) presents a percussion recital.

Student Recital: Alexa Clawson, Percussion

Boston Conservatory at Berklee

Family Fun Day sponsored by Protective Life

Join your Youngstown Symphony Orchestra for an exhilarating evening as we celebrate the symphonic sounds of our favorite superheroes. From Bernstein’s The Magnificent Seven to the fantastical realms of the video game The Legend of Zelda, each piece tells a heroic story of captivating adventures. The night also features Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries and Daugherty’s dynamic Red Cape Tango, culminating in a season finale that promises to be both heroic and unforgettable.

Koji Kondo

Events

Upcoming events

Mar 2, 2025

Your Youngstown Symphony Presents Symphonic Superheroes · Stambaugh Auditorium

Past events

Jul 13, 2024

Symphonic Con · Portland Symphony Orchestra

May 23, 2024

Alessandra Liebman, horn · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

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