It’s a concert inspired by love! We open with Missy Mazzoli’s These Worlds in Us, expressing the love of a daughter for her father. Then Jiebing Chen, performing on the traditional Chinese instrument the erhu, joins for The Butterfly Lovers concerto, originally written for violin and based on a Chinese folklore love story. The Syracuse Orchestra finishes the program with the Scheherazade by Rimsky-Korsakov, telling the story of “One Thousand and One Nights”.

Love Stories

The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters

The Wyoming Symphony Orchestra opens its 76th season with a dynamic program exploring themes of love and conflict. 
Selections from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet set a dramatic tone, followed by The Butterfly Lovers’ Violin Concerto, a beloved work of Chinese classical music featuring guest violinist Na Sun. The evening concludes with Bernstein’s electrifying Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, a jazz- and Latin-infused reflection of Shakespeare’s tragic tale reimagined in 1950s New York.

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Love

Natrona County High School

Immerse yourself in an evening of enchanting melodies and cultural celebration with the Long Beach Symphony's "Love Stories" concert on June 7, 2025, at the Long Beach Terrace Theater. Under the baton of esteemed Music Director Eckart Preu, this special event promises a journey through love's many facets, showcased through a diverse and evocative program.

The concert will commence at 7:30 PM, with doors opening at 6:00 PM to welcome guests into an evening filled with music, culture, and community. Attendees are invited to enhance their experience with a Pre-Concert Talk at 6:30 PM, offering insights into the evening's programming and the stories behind the music.

"Love Stories" will open with the traditional Cambodian music of the Master Ho Pin Peat Ensemble, setting the stage with the ethereal performances of the Modern Apsara dancers. This segment celebrates Long Beach's vibrant Cambodian community and the Symphony's meaningful relationships within the city.

The program will feature Chinary Ung's "Water Rings, Overture," a piece that weaves traditional Cambodian melodies with avant-garde elements, followed by the mesmerizing "The Butterfly Lovers’ Violin Concerto" by He Zhanhao and Chen Gang, with guest artist Gao Can on violin.

The evening will culminate with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4, a powerful narrative of the composer's emotional landscape and a nod to the Symphony's history, echoing its performance from the orchestra's first season in 1935.

Located at 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802, the Long Beach Terrace Theater offers a stunning backdrop for this musical celebration. Guests can enjoy the theater’s dazzling fountains and fire pits, live ensemble performances in the lobby, and the opportunity to sip and enjoy in the concert hall, making for a fun and elegant evening.

For more information and to purchase tickets, contact the Symphony box office at 562-436-3203 ext. 1, or buy through TICKETMASTER with additional fees applicable. Don't miss this opportunity to renew your Classical Subscription or to become a new subscriber, starting at just $120, for a season of unforgettable musical journeys with the Long Beach Symphony.

Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center

Join us for an enchanting evening of violin mastery featuring Andrea Liu, a talented Bachelor of Music student under the guidance of Desirée Ruhstrat. This captivating recital is scheduled for Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 8:30pm 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.

Andrea will be joined on stage by Sophia Schiffer, also on violin, with Annamarie Collins and Lyudmilla Lakislova gracing the piano. The program promises a journey through the evocative landscapes of Maurice Ravel's "Tzigane," the intricate melodies of Sergei Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 19, selections from the poignant "The Butterfly Lovers’ Violin Concerto" by Chen Gang and He Zhanhao, and the vibrant energy of Pablo de Sarasate's "Navarra."

This event is a celebration of musical talent, dedication, and the rich cultural tapestry of the violin repertoire. Admission is free, and no tickets are required, making this a wonderful opportunity for music lovers of all ages to experience the beauty of live performance. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream will be available, ensuring no one misses out on this remarkable display of musical artistry.

Location: David and Carol McClintock Choral and Recital Room, 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, United States.

Don't miss this opportunity to support emerging musical talent and immerse yourself in the world of classical music.

Andrea Liu, violin

Ryan Center for the Musical Arts

Esteemed violinist and Oregon Symphony concertmaster Sarah Kwak performs The Butterfly Lovers concerto, a blending of the sounds of Chinese folk music with a Western orchestra in one of the most famous orchestral pieces by any Chinese composer. Elgar’s loving portrait of his family and friends in rural Worcestershire, the “Enigma” Variations, joins a piece by Elgar’s protégé Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, now being rediscovered after long neglect.

Enigma Variations

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

Step into an evening of powerful storytelling, luminous artistry, and musical brilliance as the Greenville Symphony presents the fifth concert in the Concert Hall Series—an experience that blends bold new voices, beloved traditions, and breathtaking solo virtuosity.

The night opens with the South Carolina premiere of Andrea Rinkemeyer’s Water Sings Fire, a work jointly commissioned through the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Orchestral Commissions Program with the League of American Orchestras. Inspired by mythology and vivid sonic imagery, Rinkemeyer’s music invites audiences into a shimmering, otherworldly landscape—an exciting opportunity to hear our orchestra bring a compelling new work to life. Premieres like this remind us that orchestral music isn’t just a tradition; it’s a living art form, growing and evolving right here in our community.

Next, the spotlight shines on Concertmaster Jacqueline Tso, one of the most admired artists of our orchestra, and youngest concertmasters to lead an orchestra nationwide. She takes center stage for the Butterfly Lovers’ Violin Concerto by He Zhanhao and Chen Gang—a sweeping, romantic work filled with lyrical beauty and emotional intensity. Its soaring melodies and cinematic storytelling have made it one of the most beloved violin concertos across Asia. Hearing Jacqueline perform it is not only a musical highlight, but a moment of Greenville pride.

He Zhanhao

Events

Upcoming events

30 - 31 Jan, 2027

Enigma Variations · Oregon Symphony

10 - 11 Apr, 2027

Beethoven 7 + Jacqueline Tso Plays Butterfly Lovers’ Concerto · Peace Center

Past events

Feb 14, 2026

Love Stories · The Syracuse Orchestra

Oct 26, 2025

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