The orchestra’s waterfront concert is part of the nationwide America 250 celebration — a chance to come together and salute the American spirit through music. The program mixes patriotic favorites like Armed Forces Salute and America the Beautiful with Tchaikovsky’s explosive 1812 Overture, plus John Williams’ movie themes from Star Wars and Jaws, Broadway hits and classical crowd-pleasers.

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Free Symphony by the Sea

Coachman Park

Heartbeat

Whitman College

2025 GRAMMY® Award-winning pianist Michelle Cann joins the A2SO to perform Mozart’s agile and elegant Piano Concerto No. 23 in a concert that takes place days before the composer’s 270th birthday. Music Director Earl Lee continues his multi-season Beethoven exploration with the composer’s genial Symphony No. 4, and Gabriela Lena Frank’s tribute to her Peruvian heritage rounds out the first concert of the New Year.

Mozart, Beethoven & Frank

Michigan Theater

Join music director candidate Fernanda Lastra and for an evening of expressive and powerful music.

The Search Fernanda Lastra

Mansfield Theater

Auburn Symphony’s season begins with This Beautiful Earth, a program that embraces music’s deep connection to nature and culture. Gabriela Lena Frank’s Elegía Andina reflects on her diverse heritage with lush, folk-inspired melodies, while Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez transports listeners to the gardens of Spain with its breathtaking lyricism. Internationally acclaimed guitarist JIJI, praised for her “mesmerizing” performances (The Washington Post), brings her extraordinary artistry to this timeless masterpiece. The concert concludes with Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony, a radiant and high-spirited work capturing the warmth and energy of sunlit landscapes.

This Beautiful Earth

Auburn High School

We are excited to start the season off with a powerful tribute to one of the greatest composers of all time.

Listening for Beethoven

Newport Performing Arts Center

The American Sound

Orpheum Theatre, Galesburg

Violin virtuoso Elizabeth Pitcairn returns to Livermore to perform Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s thrilling violin concerto, playing her legendary 1720 Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius. The concert concludes with one of the most deeply spiritual and exciting symphonies of the Romantic era, César Franck’s Symphony in D minor. Join us for an evening loaded with virtuosity and beautiful familiar melodies

Romantic Masterpieces

Livermore-Amador Symphony

Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra (DSSO) brings its Masterworks season to a grand finale with "La Valse." This spectacular concert will showcase the exceptional talent of our musicians, featuring concertmaster Erin Aldridge and the beloved DSSO Chorus. The evening will commence with a celebration of Maurice Ravel’s 150th birthday, highlighting his virtuosic "La Valse" that demonstrates the full splendor of the orchestra. Erin Aldridge will captivate the audience with Ravel’s "Tzigane" for violin and orchestra, alongside the enchanting "Poème" by French composer Ernest Chausson. The concert will also include two exhilarating Latin American Dances by American composer Gabriella Lena Frank, followed by the serene "Schicksalslied" by Johannes Brahms and the vibrant "Time and Again Barelas" choral suite by American/Uruguayan composer Miguel del Aguila, performed by our DSSO Chorus.

**Event Details:**
- **Date:** April 5
- **Time:** 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- **Location:** DECC Symphony Hall, 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN 55802

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the best of classical music as we close the Masterworks season with a night of unforgettable performances. Secure your tickets now and be part of a musical journey that celebrates the power and beauty of orchestral music.

For tickets and more information, please visit our website or contact the DSSO office. Join us in creating a stronger community through the power of music.

La Valse

Duluth Entertainment Convention Center

Discover the jaw-dropping artistry of next-gen talents as the 100 musicians of the SF Symphony Youth Orchestra come together to explore repertoire standards and new works alike.

San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra

Davies Symphony Hall

The DSO welcomes back Charles Gorczynski, a highly skilled bandoneon player known for his virtuosity and deep connection to tango music. He will be featured in Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla’s symphonic take on tangoes.

Latin-American

Five Flags Center

Our Great Teachers

New England Conservatory of Music

Prepare yourself for an immersive experience inspired by soul-stirring poetry, the thrills and excitement of unexpected journeys, and a stunning musical depiction of an artist’s canvas. This program is a unique mix of masterful works that span centuries. This is one you must hear to believe.

Pictures At An Exhibition

Barnstable High School

Award-winning pianist Michelle Cann makes her Des Moines debut performing of George Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue, celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2024. The concert opens with Grammy-nominated composer Carlos Simon’s Gospel-inspired Amen! The soaring lyricism and brooding intensity of César Franck’s Symphony in D Minor brings the concert to a close.

Gabriella Lena Frank

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