This year’s Fourth of July Spectacular commemorates our nation’s 250th and Colorado’s 150th anniversaries with A Star-Spangled 250, led by the one conductor uniquely suited to bring the scale, spirit, and celebration of this moment to life—Carl Topilow.

Fourth of July Spectacular

Riverwalk Center

Get into the holiday groove with a jazzy, joyful celebration! From Tchaikovsky’s Snow Maiden to A Charlie Brown Christmas, plus swinging Christmas favorites with the Dirty River Jazz Band and vocalist Faith Evangeline, this concert will have you tapping your toes and feeling festive. The New Braunfels Children’s Chorus adds their magic to the mix!

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Christmas in New Orleans

Texas Lutheran University

Experience swing and jazz classics with singer Sophie Grobler, jazz pianist Max Doehlemann, the Monkfish Jazz Trio of the BSOF, and always accompanied by our large orchestra. We're dedicated to the luminaries of swing and jazz: Miles Davis, Thelonius Monks, and Dave Brubeck.

3rd Philharmonic Concert – »Moon River«

Exhibition Hall 4

Join us for an inspiring evening of music that speaks to the soul and to society. The program features Dave Brubeck’s The Gates of Justice, a bold fusion of jazz, classical, and spiritual traditions calling for racial and social unity, paired with Margaret Bonds’ Credo, a powerful choral affirmation of human dignity and belief in justice. A stirring celebration of hope, resilience, and shared humanity — not to be missed.

Gates of Justice

Saint Francis of Assisi

American conductor Dennis Russell Davies is the point of connection in this vibrant concert, which crosses continents and musical genres. The Principal Conductor of the Brno Philharmonic also has deep roots in jazz, having worked with luminaries such as Keith Jarrett and Dave Brubeck. The latter’s 1963 concerto for jazz quartet and orchestra, Brandenburg Gate Revisited, receives its first live UK performance with leading British pianist Freddy Kempf and a Czech jazz trio spinning sepia melodies around a subtly noir orchestral accompaniment. Freddy also takes the lead in Gershwin’s Variations on I Got Rhythm, a sprightly showpiece exploring similar terrain to his famous Rhapsody in Blue.

Brno Philharmonic

Usher Hall

We welcome back this great orchestra for what is sure to be a memorable concert.

Brno Philharmonic Orchestra

The Anvil

Kempf, a former BBC Young Musician of the Year, will be on double duty for two American classics: Gershwin’s electrifying ‘I Got Rhythm’ variations and Dave Brubeck’s Brandenburg Gate, joined by a trio of leading Czech jazz musicians.

The Bridgewater Hall

Due to changes in their touring plans, the Ensemble Trouts has decided to present their eponymous opus: Schubert's Trout Quintet, for the season opening in Duisburg. The ensemble was founded in 2018 with the goal of contrasting Schubert's famous quintet with contemporary works. This resulted in a CD, numerous concert tours, and now a permanent soloist ensemble that embarks on several concert tours a year. In the first half of the program in Duisburg, the instruments and soloists will present themselves individually in Bach's Cello Suite No. 3 (divided between bass, cello, and viola), followed by Schubert's Rondo for piano and violin, before they come together musically for the first time in George Onslow's Piano Quintet.

Take Five

CityPalais

The Viennese sensation and boundary-defying Janoska Ensemble presents lively and spontaneous interpretations of classical favorites by Johann Strauss, Vivaldi and J.S. Bach, alongside fresh takes on iconic works such as Dave Brubeck’s Blue Rondo á la Turk and Lennon-McCartney’s Yesterday. Their dynamic program showcases their unique blend of virtuosity and creativity.

Janoska Ensemble

Rockport Music-Shalin Liu Performance Center

Enjoy this menu of rhythmic flavours where we explore the irresistible connection between music and movement. Indulge in the romance and lush worlds of operas by Puccini and Gounod sung by Ana Isabella Castro, a young local soprano that is not to be missed. And be dazzled by the Canadian premiere of Levy’s Harmonica Concerto, an energetic and extremely virtuosic work to be played by Argentine leading harmonica virtuoso Federico Linari who will also demonstrate the intricate technique of diatonic harmonica in two other selections from Tango to Jazz. Lastly, the Mexican Danzón will surely bring the season to an end in a way like no other.

Vibrant

Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts

A Memo from the Maestro: Leonard Bernstein, Dave Brubeck, and The Beatles -- geniuses of 20th-century popular music, who truly bridged the gap between Jazz, Classical, and Pop.  Come celebrate their artistry with Dave's son, trombonist and composer Chris Brubeck -- a great classical/jazz musician in his own right -- as he makes his LSO debut in his own Concerto, along with suave symphonic renderings of his father's greatest hits.  We then feature a rare and classy symphonic tribute to The Beatles by that a legend of American pop music, the elegant Henry Mancini.  We'll wrap things up with - fresh off the controversial Bradley Cooper film Maestro - the LSO's performance of Bernstein's magnificent "Symphonic Dances" and “Mambo” from his immortal "popular opera,” WEST SIDE STORY, which will move and amaze you.

Spring Pops

Viterbo University

Settle in as the world’s most electrifying artists and ensembles converge at Davies Symphony Hall. Two of today’s leading pianists join forces for a wide-ranging duo recital.

Yuja Wang & Víkingur Ólafsson Duo Piano Recital

Davies Symphony Hall

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.

Ólafsson and Wang in Recital

Severance Music Center

Pianists Víkingur Ólafsson and Yuja Wang have consistently wowed audiences as solo recitalists, chamber music partners, and orchestral soloists. This season, they come together on Symphony Hall’s stage for a two-piano and piano four hands recital featuring Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances, John Adams’ Hallelujah Junction, and more.

Víkingur Ólafsson & Yuja Wang

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Two of today’s most exciting pianists join forces for a wide-ranging program of works for two pianos and piano four hands. Individually, Yuja Wang and Víkingur Ólafsson constantly surpass even the loftiest expectations, earning worldwide renown while exploring some of the piano repertoire’s most formidable works. With this new collaboration, they unlock a world of programmatic possibilities. Experience Rachmaninoff’s own two-piano arrangement of his Symphonic Dances; the breathtaking Fantasie by Schubert; Thomas Adès’s arrangement of one of Nancarrow’s “impossible” studies for player piano; and exhilarating works by innovators such as Brubeck, Ligeti, Berio, John Adams, and Arvo Pärt.

Yuja Wang, Piano Víkingur Ólafsson, Piano

Carnegie Hall

Two supernovas of today’s piano world share the stage in virtuoso works for two pianos and piano four hands, crossing three centuries of music.

Víkingur Ólafsson & Yuja Wang: Two Pianos

Southbank Centre

Stanton Welch's Tu Tu, a highly stylized classical work with a playful twist, features 22 dancers in three movements, set to Maurice Ravel's Piano Concerto in G Major with costumes inspired by Gustav Klimt.

Lar Lubovitch's Elemental Brubeck channels the iconic style of Dave Brubeck's 'jazz-meets-symphony' piece with swaying hips, jazzy twists and breathtaking leaps.

Fall Into Rhythm

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

With Carmina Burana’s huge performing forces, scenes from spring, a tavern, a court of love, and the iconic O fortuna chorus that bookends the work, this blockbuster has become wildly popular ever since its premiere. With a combined chorus of 150 members, this is an experience not to be missed!

Carmina Burana

Folsom Lake College

Historically, the art form known as “jazz” has largely been kept separate from the rest of the classical canon, but as time goes on more people are understanding the classic nature of this uniquely American musical tradition. In this program curated by Loki Karuna, audiences will experience the breadth of jazz’s influence on the European chamber music canon, contemporary composition, and everything in between, as a means of understanding jazz as one of the world’s “classical” traditions. Featuring the versatility of the saxophone alongside piano and strings.

Loki Karuna Curation (Brainerd)

Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts

Join the Dakota Valley Symphony for a captivating season of music and celebration, featuring a diverse lineup of concerts designed to enchant audiences of all ages. Each performance promises a unique blend of classical masterpieces, engaging narratives, and festive themes, all held at the Masquerade Dance Theater at the Ames Center in Burnsville.

**Animalia: A Family Concert**
- **Date:** Sunday, October 8, 2:00 PM
- **Pre-Concert Activities:** 1:00-1:45 PM
- **Featuring:** Dakota Valley Symphony with Jake Endres, Narrator

Dive into the world of animals with the Dakota Valley Symphony's family-friendly concert. Pre-concert activities include exhibits from MN Zoo Zoomobile (note: live animals will not be present). The concert will feature enchanting pieces such as "The Story of Babar the Little Elephant" by Francis Poulenc and "The Wand of Youth" by Edward Elgar, among others. Children are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal for a teddy bear parade, and after the concert, they can meet the instruments. Tickets are $15 per adult, with up to 4 children admitted free with each adult ticket.

**Home for the Holidays**
- **Date:** Sunday, December 3, 2:00 PM
- **Featuring:** Dakota Valley Symphony

Celebrate the holiday season with the Dakota Valley Symphony's festive concert, featuring a collaboration with the International Festival of Burnsville. Enjoy a selection of joyous Christmas music, traditional choral works, and the story of "La Fiesta de la Posada" by Dave Brubeck. This concert is a heartwarming blend of cultural traditions and holiday cheer.

**Masquerade: A Mardi Gras Celebration**
- **Date:** Sunday, February 4, 2:00 PM
- **Featuring:** Dakota Valley Symphony

Experience the excitement of Mardi Gras with the Dakota Valley Symphony's vibrant concert. From New Orleans to Las Vegas, Prague, and Paris, enjoy a selection of festive and sometimes campy music that captures the spirit of global celebrations. Highlights include "Carnival Overture" by Antonin Dvorak and "Godzilla Eats Las Vegas" by Erik Whitacre.

**String Works III**
- **Date:** Thursday, March 14, 7:00 PM
- **Featuring:** Dakota Valley Symphony and Burnsville High School Orchestra
- **Location:** Mraz Center, Burnsville High School

In a special collaboration, the Dakota Valley Symphony joins forces with the Burnsville High School Orchestra for a free concert featuring Schubert's Arpeggione Sonata with guitar soloist Dr. Christopher Kachian. This performance offers a unique opportunity to support young musicians through a free-will donation.

**Young Artists' Concert**
- **Date:** Sunday, April 21, 2:00 PM
- **Featuring:** Dakota Valley Symphony and Young Artists Competition winners

Celebrate the talent of tomorrow with the Dakota Valley Symphony's Young Artists' Concert. Featuring winners of the annual Young Artists Competition, the concert includes performances of "Pines of Rome" by Ottorino Respighi, "William Tell Overture" by Gioachino Rossini, and more. Experience the incredible talent and dedication of these young musicians in a concert that promises to be both thrilling and inspiring.

Don't miss this season of extraordinary musical experiences with the Dakota Valley Symphony. Whether you're a classical music aficionado or looking for a family-friendly outing, there's something for everyone in this diverse lineup of concerts.

Home for the Holidays

Ames Center

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

Carnegie Mellon University

The Carnegie Mellon University Chamber Series brings together members of the CMU Faculty and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for outstanding music making in an intimate space.

Carnegie Mellon Chamber Series: A Jazzy Soirée

What happens when the legendary Daniel Ulbricht takes New York City’s best dancers on the road? Santa Fe knows the answer— two magical nights of performance by Stars of American Ballet! Praised by The Boston Globe as “An unapologetic showcase of virtuosity,” Stars of American Ballet brings together today’s most remarkable ballet talents. Led by Daniel Ulbricht and featuring a cast of principal and soloist dancers from the New York City Ballet and other renowned companies, this collective returns with two unforgettable programs. Don’t miss out on this Santa Fe favorite. 

Dave Brubeck

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Jul 4, 2026

Fourth of July Spectacular · National Repertory Orchestra

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Christmas in New Orleans · Mid-Texas Symphony

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