Join us for the SMSO’s annual tribute to America and its steadfast strength with a mixture of patriotic favorites, film scores, and iconic American works. The 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky synchronized to an outstanding fireworks display ends this spectacular celebration! 

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Salute to America

Shadowland Pavilion

Internationally renowned, Chicago-based ballet company, THE JOFFREY BALLET presents a unique repertoire that encompasses masterpieces of the past and cutting-edge works of today, featuring modern re-envisionings of classic fairy tales, symphonic poems transformed to dance, and performances set to contemporary symphonies.

The Joffrey Ballet

Tennessee Performing Arts Center

### Golden Hour by Joffrey Ballet

**Event Overview:**
Bask in the glow of "Golden Hour," a radiant mixed repertoire program presented by the Joffrey Ballet. This captivating event will take place from February 20 to March 2, 2025, at the Lyric Opera House. The program promises an evening of warmth and splendor, featuring a blend of world premieres and audience favorites.

**Performance Details:**

1. **Princess and the Pea**
   - **Choreography:** Dani Rowe
   - **Music:** Jim Stephenson
   - **Description:** Australian choreographer Dani Rowe, known for her rich, flowing, and contemporary style, presents a modern re-envisioning of Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless fairy tale, "Princess and the Pea."

2. **Heimat**
   - **Choreography:** Cathy Marston
   - **Music:** Richard Wagner
   - **Description:** Cathy Marston’s "Heimat" is a dance interpretation of Wagner's symphonic poem "Siegfried Idyll." It paints a serene picture of a family in the Swiss countryside and explores the concept of "heimat," a term that suggests a place of spiritual and creative familiarity.

3. **Under the Trees' Voices**
   - **Choreography:** Nicolas Blanc
   - **Music:** Ezio Bosso
   - **Description:** Set to Symphony No. 2 by Bosso, Nicolas Blanc’s "Under the Trees’ Voices" examines the persistence of community and connection in the age of distance and isolation. The piece imagines a future of hope and unity, reminding us that we are better together than alone.

4. **Andante**
   - **Choreography:** Yuri Possokhov
   - **Music:** Dmitri Shostakovich
   - **Description:** Renowned choreographer Yuri Possokhov returns with an intimate world premiere set on three dancers. Possokhov is celebrated for his critically acclaimed works, including "Anna Karenina," "The Miraculous Mandarin," and "Don Quixote."

**Choreographers:**
- **Dani Rowe:** Artistic Director of Oregon Ballet Theatre, known for her works with San Francisco Ballet, Nederlands Dans Theater, and more.
- **Cathy Marston:** Award-winning choreographer and Artistic Director of Ballett Zürich.
- **Nicolas Blanc:** Chicago-based choreographer and Rehearsal Director at The Joffrey Ballet, with works created for New York City Ballet, Rome Opera Ballet, and San Francisco Ballet.
- **Yuri Possokhov:** Renowned dancer and choreographer with creations for The Joffrey Ballet, The Australian Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Royal Danish Ballet, and Bolshoi Ballet.

**Venue:**
- **Location:** Lyric Opera House
- **Dates:** February 20 - March 2, 2025

Join the Joffrey Ballet for an unforgettable evening of dance that celebrates the beauty of human connection and artistic expression.

Golden Hour 

Lyric Opera House

Organ students of Ken Cowan and Trumpet students of Barbara Butler

Alice Pratt Brown Hall

The THSO is thrilled to present Symphony Sundays, a free chamber music concert series, at Westminster Village in the J.W. Davis Community Center. Performances are 45-60 minutes in length and are open to the public. Join us each month for an afternoon of wonderful music performed by our THSO musicians!

Jim Stephenson

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Past events

Jul 3, 2025

Salute to America · Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra

28 - 29 Jun, 2025

The Joffrey Ballet · Tennessee Performing Arts Center

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