Violinist

Gala Flagello will return to Delaware to introduce her composition Bravado, which was written for the Tanglewood Orchestra last year. Dylana Jenson, a renowned violinist who received the Silver Medal at the Tchaikovsky Competition and has performed at Carnegie Hall, will play Brahms's only violin concerto. The Symphony will close the concert by performing Carl Nielsen's second symphony, The Four Temparaments.

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Brahms & Nielsen

Ohio Wesleyan University

Join us for a special master class as acclaimed violinist Dylana Jenson works with students from our Strings Department.

Violin Master Class: Dylana Jenson

DC Campus: NW

Prepare to be captivated by the enchanting melodies and virtuosic performances at our summer-opening concert! Taking place at the historic John M. Hall Auditorium in Bay View, this musical extravaganza promises an unforgettable evening of classical brilliance.

At the heart of the concert is the spellbinding performance of Samuel Barber‘s timeless masterpiece, the Violin Concerto, delivered by the award-winning virtuoso, Dylana Jenson (the first American woman to win the Tchaikovsky International competition). Composed in 1939, Barber’s concerto encompasses three breathtaking movements. The first two movements overflow with lyrical beauty and irresistible melodies, drawing listeners into a world of unparalleled emotion. Yet, it is the grand finale that sets hearts racing, as the music races forward with unyielding intensity. With every note, the solo violin dances in perpetual motion, navigating intricate rhythmic complexities and astonishing virtuosity.

From Bohemia’s Woods & Groves

John M. Hall Auditorium

Stravinsky Firebird Suite

Ambassador Auditorium

Huff Conducts Nielsen

Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture

Conductor and Artistic Director finalist Silas Huff leads an evocative and richly textured program that spans continents and centuries. The evening begins with Coleridge-Taylor’s vibrant “Overture to the Song of Hiawatha” and features the uplifting piece “We Will Soar” by rising contemporary composer Elena Specht. Acclaimed violinist Dylana Jenson brings both fiery virtuosity and emotional depth to Sibelius’s hauntingly beautiful Violin Concerto. The program culminates in Nielsen’s bold and dramatic Symphony No. 5, offering a gripping musical journey of struggle and triumph.

Violinist

Dylana Jenson

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 22, 2026

Huff Conducts Nielsen · Lakeview Orchestra

Feb 22, 2026

Huff Conducts Nielsen · Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture

Past events

Mar 23, 2025

Brahms & Nielsen · Central Ohio Symphony

Dec 15, 2023

Violin Master Class: Dylana Jenson · Levine Music

Future and recently performed repertoire

Violin in Violin Concerto by Brahms

Central Ohio Symphony

Violin in Violin Concerto by Sibelius

Lakeview Orchestra

Violin in Violin Concerto No. 2 by Prokofiev

Pasadena Symphony and POPS

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