Composer

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.

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San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra

Davies Symphony Hall

Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique has long been a favourite since its premiere in 1830. It was first performed at the Paris Conservatoire, where Louise Farrenc was enrolled in the previously all-male composition class, at the age of just 15. Her powerful and vivacious Overture in E flat, written a few years after the Berlioz, opens this programme.

The Hallé - Symphonie Fantastique

The Bridgewater Hall

A spectacular showpiece. A fantastic symphony. Experience the hallucinations of Hector Berlioz. Guest conductor Michael Repper leads the “Symphonie Fantastique”, Berlioz’s vivid masterpiece. The concert begins with the tympani thunderclap of Antropolis by Gabriela Ortiz. Her driving rhythms evoke the seduction of a smokey Mexico City café. And the Richmond Symphony Chorus is featured in Borodin’s “Polovtsian Dances” (the tune for “Stranger in Paradise”.)

Symphonie Fantastique!

Dominion Energy Center

The Mobile Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-2025 season ends in a blaze of glory, highlighting three masterful French composers. Maurice Ravel’s La Valse opens the concert with its intoxicating whirl of waltzes, shimmering with kaleidoscopic colors. The music first draws us into a world of swirling dance and poignant nostalgia — and then devolves into a stunning depiction of the devastation of the early 20th century.

Symphonie Fantastique

Saenger Theatre

Symphonie fantastique

Plus Maurice Ravel's entertaining piano concerto, and opening with a vivacious concert overture by pioneering 19th century female composer/ musician, Louise Farrenc.

Halle Orchestra

Warwick Arts Centre

Alexandre Bloch, Music Director of the National Orchestra of Lille, takes to the podium in this programme celebrating French music from the 19th and 20th centuries.

The Hallé in Warwick

University of Warwick

Concert 4

Grand Forks Masonic Center

Under the baton of Fernanda Lastra, this concert opens with Berlioz’s Roman Carnival, a musical depiction of Italy’s festive spirit. The evening continues with Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 5, featuring the prodigiously talented Avery Gagliano, with a performance expected to weave a narrative of adventure and enchantment, echoing the composer’s impressions of Egypt. Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4, “Italian,” concludes the program, a vibrant and joyful celebration of Italy’s landscapes, light, and color. This symphony, one of Mendelssohn’s most beloved works, captures the composer’s own Italian journey’s essence, making for an exhilarating conclusion to an evening of music inspired by travel and discovery.

Mendelssohn’s Italian

Kleinhans Music Hall

The season concludes with a thrilling finale, featuring Antonín Dvořák’s lyrical and fiery Sixth Symphony and Hector Berlioz’s Le Corsaire Overture, inspired by the thieving pirates of Lord Byron’s poetry. Soloist Maxim Lando joins the orchestra for a breakneck cascade of notes in Camille Saint-Saëns’ Second Piano Concerto.

Season Finale

LexPhil’s 2024/25 Season finale concert bursts forth into spring with Hector Berlioz’s Roman Carnival Overture followed by the evocative Cyber Bird Concerto by Takashi Yoshimatsu. The three movement work follows “an imaginary bird in the realm of electronic cyberspace”. Described as a ‘triple concerto’ the piece features saxophonist Jichen Zhang, pianist Meng Liu and percussionist Ben Stone. 

Rite of Spring

University of Kentucky

After an intensive week, the young musicians proudly present what they have achieved under the guidance of the Bochum Symphony Orchestra's teaching team.

Final Concert BoSy Orchestra Course 2025

Anneliese Brost Musikforum Ruhr

Tickets for this performance go on sale in mid-July, but you can reserve your seats today by becoming a New World Symphony subscriber. New World Symphony subscribers play a vital role in launching the careers of the world’s best young musicians and enjoy the lowest ticket prices on the best seats in the house.

Deneve: Symphonie Fantastique

New World Center

Immerse yourself in an evening of exquisite music as the York Symphony Orchestra presents "French Connections with Branford Marsalis" as part of their 2024-25 Classical Series, "John Williams Forever." This captivating concert is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 7:30 PM EST, promising a two-hour journey through French-inspired compositions at the prestigious Appell Center for the Performing Arts.

The program features a rich tapestry of works that showcase the influence of French music, highlighted by the talents of acclaimed alto saxophonist Branford Marsalis. Audiences will be treated to Darius Milhaud’s "Scaramouche," a piece that echoes the cheerful melodies of Harlem jazz, and John Williams’s "Escapades for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra," a work that exudes progressive jazz vibes. The concert will also mark the East Coast premiere of Lawrence Golan’s "Giovanna d’Arco," a composition inspired by Maestro Golan’s daughter and dedicated to the legendary figure Joan of Arc. The evening will conclude with Hector Berlioz’s dramatic "Symphonie fantastique," taking listeners on a fantastical journey through the dreams and demise of its hero.

Conductor Lawrence Golan, known for his demand across the United States and internationally, will lead the orchestra. The concert will also feature performances by Ji Su Jung, a celebrated vibraphonist and the first solo percussionist to receive the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, and Branford Marsalis, a saxophonist whose collaborations with classical ensembles have garnered widespread acclaim.

Before the concert, attendees are invited to a Pre-Concert Talk from 6:30-7:00 PM at the front of the Appell Center’s Strand Theatre stage. Admission is free for all ticket holders, offering an enlightening journey into the evening's program with Assistant Conductor Rebekah O’Brien.

Tickets for this unforgettable evening are available now, with options for subscriptions and Pick 5 packages that include both seats and digital access, ensuring that everyone can experience the magic of this performance, whether in person at the theater or online. For more information or to subscribe, please visit the Appell Center Box Office or call 717-846-1111.

Join us for a night of French connections and musical brilliance with Branford Marsalis and the York Symphony Orchestra, a highlight of the 2024-25 season that promises to be a memorable experience for all.

French Connections with Branford Marsalis

Appell Center for the Performing Arts

Umberto Clerici, Chief Conductor of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and lauded as “a powerhouse on the podium” (Artshub), will be our tour guide to Rome in this exciting concert.

Pinnacle

Auckland Town Hall

Michael Fowler Centre

Symphonie Fantastique takes the listener on one of the greatest musical odysseys in orchestral repertoire. It’s a fever dream of passion, unrequited love, and a journey to the underworld. John Adams’ Harmonium opens with a quiet pulsing single note “…but this hushed magical pulsation burgeons into nothing less than a rediscovery of full-blown oratorio tradition.”

Christopher Newport University

Town Center of Virginia Beach

Eric Jacobsen serves as the Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s twelfth Music Director, a position he’s held since 2021. He is also artistic director and co-founder of The Knights, the uniquely adventurous NYC-based chamber orchestra, and Music Director of the Orlando Philharmonic. In addition to conducting, Eric is a dedicated chamber musician (cello) and is a member of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble.

COFFEE CONCERT: Symphonie Fantastique

Debussy’s seductive painting of a languid, sun-drenched Sicilian afternoon marked a turning point in musical history, with its tenuous grasp of tonality and harmony. It weaves a tantalising veil of hypnotic colours and textures. Mussorgsky’s musical wander through a fictitious gallery of works is a beautifully curated series of miniatures, some intimate, others grotesque, that imaginatively capture the essence of a character, mood or scene, further imbued with orchestral colour by Ravel’s genius for scoring. Picturing outdoor scenes drawn from the most vivid experiences of Berlioz’ Italian stay, Harold in Italy is full of youthful vitality, tinged with that appealing romantic sensibility that Berlioz borrowed so poetically from literature. Although using a solo viola it remains a symphony as the traditional balance between soloist and orchestra is shifted; the soloist is rarely the protagonist, more often a bystander.

Orchestral Pictures

University of Exeter

Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts

Past Prologues

Congregation Beth Israel

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the Albany Symphony as we present "Reena Esmail Boléro" on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM at the majestic Palace Theatre, located at 19 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY. This remarkable concert will feature a blend of classical and contemporary compositions, showcasing the talents of conductor David Alan Miller, violin virtuoso Kala Ramnath, and works by Maurice Ravel, Reena Esmail, and Hector Berlioz.

The highlight of the evening will be Maurice Ravel's iconic "Boléro," paired with Reena Esmail's "Concerto for Hindustani Violin" and Hector Berlioz's "Symphonie fantastique," creating a rich tapestry of musical expressions. This event promises to be a celebration of musical innovation and tradition, brought to life by the exceptional Albany Symphony Orchestra.

Tickets will be available for individual sale in early fall 2024, with subscriptions on sale now. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the beauty and power of live orchestral music in the heart of Albany.

For your convenience, paid parking is available in the Quackenbush Garage at 25 Orange Street, just a block from the Palace Theatre, with free street parking available after 5 PM and on weekends. The venue is accessible, offering large-print programs and assistive listening devices upon request. Enhance your concert experience with our safe and convenient concert shuttle service from Delmar, available for $20 round-trip. Reserve your spot by clicking the link below or calling the box office at 518 694-3300.

Prepare to be moved by the stirring performances and the breathtaking ambiance of the Palace Theatre. We look forward to welcoming you to "Reena Esmail Boléro" for an evening of unforgettable music and inspiration.

Reena Esmail + Boléro

Palace Theatre Palace Theatre Albany

Thursday Concert No. 7

Volkshaus Jena

Sometimes, progress happens in leaps and bounds. There is no better example of that than Symphonie Fantastique, a massive jump in what a "Symphony" can do. Bigger, longer, louder, crazier. Berlioz truly broke the mold with his opium-inspired hedonism. Jenifer Higdon's star rose higher and shone brighter after blue cathedral premiered, becoming one of the most programmed works of living composers today.

From Heaven To Hades

Visalia Fox Theatre

James Todd organ

James Todd plays rarely heard French repertoire including music by Berlioz on the College’s majestic Flentrop Orgelbouw organ.

Pre-concert Performance: Organ Interludes

Royal College of Music

'Irresistible zest, controlled impetuosity, dreamy sensibility and a nostalgic expression' – Berlioz on performing his own music

Rafael Payare is at the helm for what is sure to be a spellbinding RCM Symphony Orchestra concert, featuring Berlioz’ dramatic and passionate Symphonie fantastique as well as Carlos Simon's piece inspired by an entry in Beethoven’s journal, 'Fate Now Conquers', and Beethoven's First Piano Concerto performed by Magdalene Ho.

Berlioz was a Romantic through and through, and the young man at the heart of the Symphonie fantastique’s story might have been the composer himself, his obsessive nature represented by a recurring motif or ‘ideé fixe’. In the opening ‘Reveries, Passions’, Berlioz conjures up what he called ‘volcanic love’, followed by a waltzing ball scene and pastoral interlude. Then come the sinister ‘March to the Scaffold’ and nightmarish ‘Dream of a Witches’ Sabbath’, reflecting what Berlioz described as the key elements of his style: ‘passionate expression, inner warmth, rhythmic impetus and unexpectedness’.

RCM Symphony Orchestra: Symphonie fantastique

Join the RCM Symphony Orchestra for an exhilarating hour of music exploring the musical instruments and themes of Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique.

In this exciting musical treat, embark on a musical journey involving a love story, a spinning ballroom, a day in the countryside, a nightmare and a witches’ sabbath.

Lunchtime Concert for Schools

The trumpet takes centre stage in Gustav Mahler's Blumine, a passionate love serenade initially conceived as a movement from his First Symphony. The trumpet is also featured in Doom Painting, with American composer Nico Muhly seamlessly blending commissions from major orchestras, bridging classical and popular genres. His latest composition promises to be a lyrical and explosive work—a world premiere performed by one of the finest trumpeters of the moment. Tine Thing Helseth captivates with her trumpet, reaching straight to the heart. In Hector Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique, passion ignites. Initially described as an autobiographical love story, this symphony takes listeners on a 'fantastic' musical journey, from ballroom to witches' sabbath and scaffold, with original and daring orchestral sounds.

Queen Elisabeth Hall

Centre for Fine Arts

Music Center De Bijloke

Always wanted to know how Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique came to be? During Spotlight, host Carlo Siau will give you a crash course in symphonic music in conversation with conductors and musicians: the ideal deepening for the music lover!

Spotlight: Symphonie Fantastique by Berlioz

Is there a more bombastic life's work than that of John Williams with 54 Oscar nominations, 68 Grammy nominations and almost all composition commissions for the Spielberg films? It's almost reminiscent of Mozart and Da Ponte. To be honest, the eight billion people on this earth are probably more familiar with the Star Wars fanfares than Don Giovanni. Incidentally, the Hollywood sound was invented by Erich Wolfgang Korngold...

Big Business

Mannheimer Rosengarten

Join guest conductors Zachary Levy and William Esterling leading the NSO in Berlioz and Borodin, and celebrating one of our 2024 concerto competition winners in concert!

Competition Winner Concert

The Independence School

Magisch – Special Concert

Museum Ludwig

1–2–3, 1–2–3, round and round in circles, usually clockwise but not necessarily: experts, and the Viennese, are capable of going counter-clockwise, too – the waltz is more than just a dance. It embodies euphoria, elegance, and pure energy. Plus, its momentum makes for a great flirting method. Spinning around in triple time gets people closer together, and they can test for future compatibility: The less they step on each other’s feet, the better the prospects. In 1911, Maurice Ravel composed a cycle of »noble and sentimental« waltzes for piano, paying homage to Franz Schubert, Frédéric Chopin, and Robert Schumann. The pieces are witty, creative, and full of surprise effects. Still, the premiere ended in disaster, entailing a shower of mockery and incomprehension. Yet Ravel saw no reason to give up: The following year, he wrote a version for orchestra, serving the ballet music genre. This time, things went a bit better, maybe because the music now had an accessible (and quite perfumed) plot, illustrating the story of a young Parisian woman who is wooed by different men. Where? On the shining dance floor, of course, under sparkling chandeliers.

Magical

Erich Wolfgang Korngold, an Austrian composer, moved to Hollywood in 1934 on the advice of theater and film director Max Reinhardt and against the backdrop of the emerging Nazi regime. There he began composing film music.

Guest Concert

Das Wormser, Theater Kultur und Tagungszentrum

In a poignant exploration of human conflict and resolution, "War and Peace" delves into the depths of emotion with a program that juxtaposes turbulence with tranquility. Augusta Holmés' evocative "Irlande" sets a contemplative mood, reflecting on the complexities of national identity and struggle. Myroslav Skoryk's Piano Concerto No. ?, featuring Ukrainian-American pianist Stanislav Khristenko, offers a powerful testament to resilience and hope amid adversity. Concluding the program with a timeless masterpiece, Beethoven's iconic Symphony No. 5 in C minor delivers a cathartic journey from darkness to triumph, leaving audiences with a sense of profound reflection, hope and renewal.

War and Peace

Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of classical music with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra's presentation of "Symphonie fantastique." This extraordinary event is set to take place at the prestigious Jack Singer Concert Hall, promising two nights of unforgettable performances on February 28 and March 1, 2025, both starting at 7:30 PM.

Under the baton of the talented conductor Kensho Watanabe, and featuring the virtuosic skills of concertmaster Diana Cohen on violin, the evening will explore the depths of Hector Berlioz’s "Symphonie fantastique." This masterpiece is a musical journey into the heart and mind of an artist ensnared by the pangs of unrequited love, offering audiences a vivid auditory experience of his emotional turmoil and fantasies.

The program will commence with Maurice Ravel’s "Alborada del gracioso," a piece known for its intricate rhythms and vibrant textures, setting the stage for an evening of intense emotion and exquisite musicianship. Following this, Diana Cohen will captivate the audience with her rendition of Sergei Prokofiev’s Second Violin Concerto, a work that combines lyrical beauty with fiery passion.

Join us early at 6:35 PM in the lobby for a Pre-Concert chat, an opportunity to gain deeper insights into the evening's program and enrich your concert experience.

Tickets are available for purchase, with prices ranging from $30 to $90, offering various seating options to accommodate all preferences. Don't miss this chance to be part of a classical music event that promises to be both mesmerizing and profoundly moving. Secure your seats now for an unforgettable journey with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.

Arts Commons

All University of Texas at Austin students are allowed one free ticket as long as they are available. Student tickets must be picked up at the Box Office with valid student I.D. Seating is unassigned.

Wind Ensemble Celebrating the centennial of Gunther Schuller’s birth

The University of Texas at Austin

In pursuit of their degrees at SFCM, each student presents a recital that represents their artistry and craft. Student Recitals feature repertoire curated by students with guidance from their faculty instructor.

Cristina Villalobos, voice - Second Year Master's Recital

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

A hushed prayer for the departed, and a consoling embrace for those left behind: Fauré’s achingly beautiful Requiem has comforted and inspired generations.

SCO Faure Requiem

Usher Hall

Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique tells the story of a quintessential Romantic artist, complete with a lovelorn obsession, a pastoral scene in the country, frightful hallucinations, and a wild witches’ sabbath. Emmanuel Pahud, hailed as a “one-in-a-generation flutist” (San Francisco Classical Review) is the soloist in Samy Moussa’s DSO co-commissioned concerto.

Detroit Symphony Orchestra

### Event Description: Symphonie Fantastique - LPO

**Event Title:** Symphonie Fantastique - LPO

**Date and Time:** Wednesday, 26 February 2025, 7:30 PM

**Location:** Royal Festival Hall, London

**Tickets:** £7 - £70

**Event Overview:**
Join the London Philharmonic Orchestra for an unforgettable evening as they perform Hector Berlioz's "Symphonie Fantastique." This iconic piece, often described as depicting an opium dream, is renowned for its vivid and dramatic orchestration. The performance will be led by the esteemed conductor Edward Gardner, with the world-class violinist Augustin Hadelich gracing the stage.

**Program:**
- **David Sawer:** *Sphinx* (World Premiere)
- **Britten:** *Violin Concerto*
- **Berlioz:** *Symphonie Fantastique*

**Performers:**
- **Edward Gardner:** Conductor
- **Augustin Hadelich:** Violin

**Special Notes:**
- The event includes the world premiere of "Sphinx" by British composer David Sawer, commissioned by the London Philharmonic Orchestra with support from the Nicholas Berwin Charitable Trust.
- Augustin Hadelich, hailed as one of the best violinists in the world by Neue Zürcher Zeitung am Sonntag, will be performing Britten’s powerful Violin Concerto.

**Offers & Discounts:**
- **Multi-Buy Series Discounts:** Save up to 30% on full-price tickets at the Southbank Centre, London.
- **Group Bookings:** Book 10 or more seats to access discounted tickets for Southbank Centre concerts.

**Booking Information:**
- Tickets are available for purchase now. Secure your seats to experience this extraordinary musical journey.

**Additional Information:**
- For more details and to book tickets, visit the London Philharmonic Orchestra's website.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness a spectacular performance that promises to be a highlight of the concert season.

Royal Festival Hall

**Symphonie Fantastique by The Phoenix Symphony**

Join The Phoenix Symphony for an unforgettable evening of music and emotion with "Symphonie Fantastique." Under the baton of Mexican-American conductor Robert Treviño, the orchestra will bring to life Berlioz's epic masterpiece, a vivid portrayal of an artist's unrequited love and his descent into a dreamlike state of hallucinations. This performance promises to captivate audiences with its rich orchestral textures and dramatic narrative.

Adding to the evening's allure, Russian pianist Denis Kozhukhin will grace the stage, performing Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G. This piece, known for its blend of Basque folk music and American jazz, starts with an electrifying crack of a whip and concludes with a thrilling rush to the finish.

The concert repertoire also includes Gabriela Ortiz's "Téenek," inspired by the indigenous Huastec people, alongside the mystery and magic of Berlioz's "Symphonie Fantastique." A yet-to-be-revealed Mystery Piece will complete the evening's program, promising surprises and delights for the audience.

**Event Details:**
- **Dates:** February 21-23, 2025
  - Friday, February 21, 2025, at 7:30 PM
  - Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 7:30 PM
  - Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM
- **Location:** Symphony Hall, Phoenix
- **Featuring:** 
  - Robert Treviño, conductor
  - Denis Kozhukhin, piano
- **Concert Repertoire:**
  - Gabriela Ortiz: Téenek
  - Ravel: Piano Concerto in G
  - Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique
  - Mystery Piece

Subscribers attending four or more performances can save 20%. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the power and passion of The Phoenix Symphony's "Symphonie Fantastique." Create your package today and be part of a musical journey that promises to be as fantastical as it is unforgettable.

For tickets and more information, visit The Phoenix Symphony's official website or contact the box office. Join us for an evening that celebrates the transformative power of music.

Phoenix Convention Center

Off to Italy! If not in person, you can at least escape the grey of Berlin for a while with the Konzerthausorchester, Joana Mallwitz and our former artist in residence violist Antoine Tamestit. First, Swedish composer Andrea Tarrodi will take you through picturesque Ligurian villages.

Konzerthausorchester Berlin, Joana Mallwitz

Konzerthaus Berlin

Experience an unforgettable Evening of Dance, Capriccioso and Fantasy with the Utah Valley Symphony, led by guest conductor Dr. Cheung Chau. Delight in the dramatic "Symphonie Fantastique" by Hector Berlioz, a visionary masterpiece depicting an artist's passionate dreams and obsessions, the vibrant "Danzón No. 2" by Arturo Márquez and Saint-Saëns' "Introduction & Rondo Capriccioso," showcasing the virtuosity of violin soloist Dr. Monte Belnap. Join us for a night of extraordinary music and motion!

An Evening of Dance, Capriccioso and Fantasy

Covey Center for the Arts

The one-hour short concerts ‘8Zehn30’ on Thursdays from 18:30 at the Konzerthaus Berlin are always short and sweet: let go of everyday life and simply immerse yourself in 60 minutes of music without a break - regardless of whether the end of the working day is already in sight or another evening shift has to be put in. The orchestra musicians of the Konzerthausorchester Berlin accompany their audience through a short(er) concert evening - from the personal introduction to the after-concert drinks at the bar in the Beethoven Hall.

8ZEHN30 – Short Concert

### Event Description: PINTSCHER DEBUSSY DeYOUNG at The Wallis

**Date:** February 16, 2025  
**Time:** 4:00 PM  
**Venue:** Bram Goldsmith Theater, The Wallis Center for Performing Arts, Los Angeles

#### Event Overview:
Experience the enchanting allure of la belle époque Paris with a captivating program that exudes impressionistic flair. The Wallis, in collaboration with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, proudly presents "PINTSCHER DEBUSSY DeYOUNG," a musical journey that promises to transport you to a world of elegance and charm.

#### Program Highlights:
- **Claude Debussy:** Prelude à l’aprés midi d’un faun
- **Hector Berlioz:** Les nuits d’été
- **Gabriel Fauré:** Masques et Bergamasques
- **Maurice Ravel:** Le tombeau de Couperin

#### Featured Artists:
- **Matthias Pintscher:** Conductor
- **Michelle DeYoung:** Mezzo-Soprano

#### Event Details:
Immerse yourself in the evocative sounds of Ravel’s "Le tombeau de Couperin," a piece that captures the essence of Parisian elegance. Feel the warmth of summer nights through Berlioz’s seductive song cycle, "Les nuits d’été," performed by the renowned mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung. The evening continues with ballet masterpieces by Debussy and Fauré, with Matthias Pintscher leading the orchestra in this exquisite French program.

#### Ticket Information:
- **Single Tickets:** Available for purchase
- **Multi-Buy Package:** Available for those interested in attending multiple performances

#### Additional Information:
For safety protocols and visitor guidelines, please refer to the provided safety information.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and artistry at The Wallis. Secure your tickets now and be part of this extraordinary event.

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PINTSCHER DEBUSSY DeYOUNG

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Impressionist music with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra's captivating concert series, "IMPRESSIONISTS: PINTSCHER DEBUSSY DEYOUNG." This exquisite musical journey is set to take place on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 7:30 pm at the Alex Theatre, and continues on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 4 pm at The Wallis.

Under the baton of the renowned conductor Matthias Pintscher, and featuring the mesmerizing mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung, the concert promises an evening of seductive melodies and impressionistic flair. The program includes a selection of masterpieces that evoke the spirit of la belle époque Paris, with works by Claude Debussy, Hector Berlioz, Gabriel Fauré, and Maurice Ravel. Highlights include Debussy's "Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune," Berlioz's "Les nuits d’été," Fauré's "Masques et bergamasques," and Ravel's "Le tombeau de Couperin."

Experience the allure of summer nights through Berlioz’s seductive song cycle, and be serenaded by the enchanting voice of Michelle DeYoung. The concert also features ballet masterpieces by Debussy and Fauré, with Matthias Pintscher returning to the podium to lead this French-inspired program.

The performances will take place at two iconic venues: the Alex Theatre, located at 216 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203, and The Wallis, situated at 9390 N Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Both venues promise an intimate setting for this musical feast.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore the Impressionist era through the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra's exquisite performance. Tickets are available for both venues, with the option to purchase a 2024/25 Subscription for those interested in experiencing the full season. Join us for a night of timeless music that continues to inspire and enchant audiences around the world.

Pintscher + Debussy + Deyoung

The Walls Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

Alex Theatre

Berlioz bares his soul in music, torturing himself with passion - or obsession - in his Symphonie Fantastique, one of the most famous portraits of an artist ever written and utilizing an enormous orchestra. Through tender love scenes, a thrilling march to the scaffold, and an opium-induced nightmare, Berlioz’s riveting masterpiece is unforgettable. Guitarist Menu Su guides us through Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, the most popular concerto ever composed for guitar and orchestra.

Love or Obsession

California State University, Chico

Cascade Theatre

Only a few days into his visit to Italy, Mendelssohn, like many of us fortunate enough to visit Bel Paese, was already smitten: “This is Italy!” he wrote, “…and I am loving it.” He completed his Fourth Symphony shortly after his return home, and the piece — alongside the other Italy-inspired works on the program by Berlioz, Saint-Saëns, and Charpentier — paints a vibrant picture of the country as seen through the eyes of fellow non-Italians, all united in affection for the vivacious Italian culture, food, wine, and spirit.

Ciao Italia

First Baptist Church

MSM Symphony Orchestra conducted by JoAnn Falletta

Manhattan School of Music

Love and laughter. Joy and sorrow. Scorn and revenge. Witness the power of music as Maestra Sebrina María Alfonso conducts works by iconic composers who explore the human condition in all its dramatic glory.

R. Strauss | Berlioz | J. Strauss, Ii

The Parker

The College of the Florida Keys

Experience Berlioz’s “Symphonie Fantastique”, a Romantic Era masterpiece. Berlioz utilized innovative orchestral techniques, including expanded percussion and woodwinds, to vividly portray the narrative of this programmatic symphony. Join us for an unforgettable live orchestral performance!

Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre

Take a journey through the dark and mysterious forest of classical music with Symphonie Fantastique, featuring world famous harpist Jaymee Haefner. Begin the evening with Wagner’s Rienzi Overture, followed by Jaymee Haefner joining us on the Temple Theatre stage with her harp to play Ginastera’s Harp Concerto. Lastly, we end the evening with Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique, a beautiful and dark musical dive into a brilliant and poisoned mind. Music programming subject to change.

SBSO: Symphonie Fantastique

Temple Theatre

Take a journey through the dark and mysterious forest of classical music with Symphonie Fantastique. The evening begins with Wagner’s Rienzi Overture, followed by world-famous harpist Jaymee Haefner joining us on the Temple Theatre stage to perform Ginastera’s Harp Concerto. Lastly, we end the evening with Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique, a beautiful and dark musical dive into a brilliant and poisoned mind. Music programming subject to change.

Symphonie Fantastique 

The orchestra will mystify audiences with the intriguing tale swirling within Berlioz’s lovesick mind in Symphonie Fantastique. Acclaimed for his stellar stage presence and joyous musicianship, cellist Sterling Elliot joins the Reno Phil for Saint-Saens Cello Concerto No. 1. In one movement, this compact concerto moves from exhilarating energy to great charm and finally to impassioned, virtuosic lyricism. Experience the intoxicating whirlwind of Maurice Ravel's La Valse as it sweeps you away through the enchanting and tumultuous world of Viennese waltzes, promising an unforgettable evening of musical decadence and intrigue.

Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts

Immerse yourself in the dramatic interpretations of "Firebird: Flames and Fury," a concert that takes you on a journey into conflict through a musical experience. Edward Gregson's 1983 Trumpet Concerto features agitated rhythms and melodies, driving a captivating back-and-forth with the orchestra. Travel back in time to 1893 with Jean Sibelius' Karelia Suite, which tells the story of Karelia’s revolt against oppression. Igor Stravinsky's Firebird Suite is the mythical tale created from Russian folklore about a brave prince and a clever Firebird working together to defeat tyranny and bring freedom to the oppressed. Join us for a night of meaningful and courageous musical conversations.

Firebird: Flames and Fury

University of Northern Colorado

One of the most compelling conductors of his generation, Daniele Rustioni makes his Symphony debut in conducting this program of Italian-themed works. The evening begins with Berlioz’s rousing Roman Carnival Overture. Ferruccio Busoni was one of the great Italian musicians of the late 19th and early 20th century. As a pianist he was world famous; as a composer he worked in almost every style, from Brahmsian romanticism to the strangest most dreamlike modernism. Making her Symphony debut, violinist Francesca Dego will perform one of her signatures: Busoni’s wonderfully dark and lyrical but dazzlingly virtuosic Violin Concerto. The second half of the program features Tchaikovsky’s symphonic fantasy based on one of the greatest and most tragic love stories ever told, the fatal affair between Francesca da Rimini and her brother-in-law Paolo and their subsequent murder by her enraged husband. It was Italy’s greatest poet Dante who immortalized their tale in his Inferno [Hell], and it was from Dante that Tchaikovsky took the motto which he wrote on the first page of his score:
There is no greater sorrow/Than a happy time remembered in a time of misery.
The concert ends with Respighi’s exuberantly dramatic Roman Festivals depicting scenes from ancient and contemporary Rome, from the gladiators and the harvest festival to celebrating the Epiphany in the Piazza Navona.

Busoni’s Violin Concerto

Jacobs Music Center

Decades after his death, Richard Strauss enjoyed a posthumous comeback thanks to his searing and cerebral tone poem Also sprach Zarathustra. The indelible opening trumpet fanfare is instantly recognizable from its use in films like 2001: A Space Odyssey and Barbie. Equally colorful works by Hector Berlioz and Claude Debussy add Gallic flair before the program hurtles to its heart-racing conclusion with John Adams’ Short Ride in a Fast Machine

Also Sprach Zarathustra

Experience the mesmerizing power of Hector Berlioz's masterpiece, "Symphonie Fantastique," performed by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. This captivating event will unfold over four nights, from Thursday, January 23, to Sunday, January 26, 2025, at the prestigious Meyerson Symphony Center. Each performance promises to be a journey through opulent orchestral colors and dramatic effects, telling the fantastic story of a love-sick hero's drug-induced visions, from a glittering ball to the march to the scaffold and a demonic Witches’ Sabbath.

Under the baton of the dynamic Giedrė Šlekytė, making her DSO premiere, the orchestra will bring to life Berlioz's innovative score, alongside Strauss’s melodious Oboe Concerto featuring the exceptional talents of Principal Oboe, Erin Hannigan. This event is not just a concert but an exploration of passion, dreams, and nightmares, all conveyed through Berlioz's revolutionary music.

Performances are scheduled for 7:30pm on January 23, 24, and 25, with a matinee at 3:00pm on January 26. This series is a highlight of the DSO's 24/25 season, offering a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the genius of Berlioz, as well as the contemporary work "Heliosis" by Hannah Eisendle, adding a modern touch to the classical repertoire.

Subscriptions for the 24/25 season are available now, with single tickets going on sale in late June. For those eager to be the first to receive season updates and special offers, signing up for the DSO email list is highly recommended. Don't miss this chance to experience one of the most imaginative works in the classical music repertoire, brought to life by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Following last season’s celebrated Samson and Delilah in Concert, join us for an abridged version of Hector Berlioz’s epic in a concert version featuring full orchestra and chorus. Les Troyens à Carthage (Acts 3, 4, & 5) begins after the fall of Troy as Aeneas arrives at Carthage with tales of the Trojan War. Upon arrival, he orders his army to assist Queen Dido in defeating the invading Nubians before falling in love with the Queen himself. However, when duty calls, the two lovers are parted while a funeral pyre burns.

Les Troyens In Concert

Seattle Center

Love is one of those things: on the one hand, it is the most beautiful thing in the world, heaven on earth, the fulfilment of all our longings. Yet it is also often complicated, sometimes even exhausting – and unfortunately often the cause of great sorrow. Love is also the central theme of our internationally sought-after guest conductor's wonderful wish list for his programme in Bamberg: the native of Colombia, who will be Cologne’s new General Music Director from 2025, brings plenty of South American temperament and charisma to the stage in his performances. Andrés Orozco-Estrada wanted to become a musician from an early age – even though he pursued a second vocation for football for some time, seeing himself as a kind of »conducting goalkeeper«. In any case, »dealing with people« was and remains important to him to this day. In addition to works from his home country, the Viennese classical and modern periods, he is particularly fond of the romantic repertoire. And one hobbyhorse he likes to ride from the conductor's podium is the downright musical frenzy of the »Symphonie fantastique«, which revolves around the love of an artist for an unattainable actress. Debussy’s Faun is not really happy either, as the sensual piece only indulges in memories of beautiful nymphs. Christiane Karg interprets Mahler’s at times world-wearisome »Rückert-Lieder« – where at one point it says: »I live alone in my heaven, in my love, in my song!« Highly emotional pieces full of highs and lows perfectly suited to Andrés Orozco-Estrada – who, together with the orchestra musicians, always wants to »bring out every little detail«, but »ultimately wants to go about his work not only with a lot of intelligence, but also with a lot of heart«.

Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Christiane Karg

Bamberg Concert Hall

Guest in Erlangen

Heinrich-Lades-Halle

Essentials introduces you to Hector Berlioz’s frenzied Symphonie fantastique, performed by the Concertgebouw Orchestra under the direction of Sir Antonio Pappano.

Essentials: Symphonie fantastique

The Concertgebouw

Antonio Pappano conducts two works in which love leads to lunacy: Berlioz’ Symphonie fantastique and Jake Heggie’s song cycle, Camille Claudel: Into the Fire, featuring mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato.

Cheeky and witty, rebellious and rousing, this is how we start the year 2025 with our audience, featuring Maurice Ravel with his most stubborn and at the same time most popular stroke of genius and Bernd Alois Zimmermann from the Rhineland, who shows himself from a completely different side to celebrate the day.

New Year`s Concert in Amsterdam

The Antwerp Symphony Orchestra kicks off the year with an original and captivating New Year's concert. Austria and France join hands in a festive celebration: traditional waltzes and polkas abound, complemented by the heartwarming music of Berlioz and Offenbach, creating a lively atmosphere. We applaud the bright sounds of Selina Ott, who shines in Henri Tomasi’s delightful Trumpet Concerto and engages in a spirited suite by Florent Schmitt with the orchestra. Together with the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Lio Kuokman, we usher in the New Year on this musical journey from Vienna to Paris."

New Year's concert with Selina Ott

Bold and witty, rebellious and captivating – a great way to kick off the year 2025, together with our audience. Also joining us: Till Eulenspiegel and his Merry Pranks, compiled and turned into a symphonic poem by the Bavarian magician of sound, Richard Strauss. Indeed, this is a milestone in orchestra literature. It is masterfully orchestrated, and was premiered almost exactly 130 years ago by the Gürzenich Orchestra in Cologne.

And go - New Year`s Concert

Richard Strauss’s Also sprach Zarathustra became famous thanks to 2001: A Space Odyssey, but there is much more to this tone poem. Inspired by Nietzsche’s book of the same name, Strauss uses orchestral forces to explore our place in the universe. Isabel Leonard sings Berlioz’s song cycle of love and longing. Samy Moussa’s Elysium depicts the Greek mythological heroes’ final resting place. Kevin John Edusei conducts.

Also sprach Zarathustra

David Geffen Hall

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Pre-College Symphony

The Juilliard School

Concerto Competitions are an opportunity for students to showcase their abilities and win the opportunity to perform with the SFCM Orchestra conducted by Edwin Outwater.

Voice Concerto Competition Finals

The BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus rediscover the tenderness and wonder of Berlioz’s magical Christmas cantata, L’enfance du Christ.

Berlioz’s L’enfance du Christ

Barbican Centre

A composer’s imagination is a dangerous place at the best of times; still, nothing in music quite tops the fabulous, opium-fuelled phantasmagoria that is Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique. Born from unrequited desire, and sweeping from glittering romance to the foot of the guillotine, it continues to startle and amaze. Ryan Wigglesworth brings a composer’s insight, and teams up with BBC New Generation Artist (and musical all-rounder) Giorgi Gigashvilli to give a new sparkle to the young Beethoven’s happiest (and funniest) piano concerto. First though, we’re off to warmer climes with another Berlioz showstopper – the riotous dance-rhythms and blazing energy of his irresistible Roman Carnival overture. Fun in the sun, whatever the weather outside!

Afternoon Performance: Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique

Glasgow City Hall

**Symphonie Fantastique by The Philadelphia Orchestra**

Join us for an unforgettable performance of Berlioz's most famous work, "Symphonie fantastique," a mesmerizing tale of love and madness that continues to captivate audiences worldwide. This enchanting program features the exceptional talents of French conductor Stéphane Denève and renowned cellist Gautier Capuçon, bringing to life a vivid connection with composers uniquely identified with their country.

**Performance Details:**
- **Dates and Times:**
  - Friday, November 22, 2024, at 2:00 PM
  - Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 8:00 PM
- **Location:** Verizon Hall, newly rededicated as Marian Anderson Hall, home of The Philadelphia Orchestra.
- **Conductor:** Stéphane Denève
- **Soloist:** Gautier Capuçon, Cello
- **Program:**
  - Augusta Holmès: La Nuit et l’amour Interlude, from Ludus pro patria
  - Guillaume Connesson: Cello Concerto (U.S. premiere)
  - Hector Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique

**About the Performance:**
Experience the U.S. premiere of Connesson's virtuosic Cello Concerto, a work celebrated for its exuberant colors and technical brilliance, perfectly showcasing Capuçon's impeccable taste and Romantic ardor. Under the baton of Stéphane Denève, known for his fabulous ear and mastery of scores, this program promises an evening of emotional depth and musical excellence.

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Don't miss this opportunity to witness a masterful blend of storytelling and symphonic music at the Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall. Reserve your seats now for a musical journey with The Philadelphia Orchestra that promises to be both fantastique and unforgettable.

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Get ready to go totally mad for Berlioz’s most famous work, Symphonie fantastique! This enchanting piece will transport you away from all the stressors of the world with a multi-media performance. Float away with The Philadelphia Orchestra for the dreamiest happy hour in town. 

Happy Hour Fantastique

Iman Habibi’s Jeder Baum spricht durch dich celebrated the composer’s 250th birthday with a questioning eco-present, there’s authentic Beethoven too in a concerto balancing poised reflection with infectious high jinx. The dream-turned-nightmare of Berlioz’s fantastical symphony, meanwhile, was composed just three years after Beethoven’s death – and spins an opium-fuelled fantasy that marches to the scaffold before stumbling upon the satanic abandon of a witches’ sabbath. 

Orchestre symphonique de Montreal/Rafael Payare

Our 2024-2025 season will kick off with “A Trip to Spain,” featuring the world-renowned Romeros in a performance of Joaquín Rodrigo’s “Concierto Andaluz” for Four Guitars and Orchestra. Based in San Diego, the legendary Romeros are often hailed as “The Royal Family of the Guitar.”

The Orchestra will continue its journey to Spain with Hector Berlioz’s vibrant “Le Corsaire Overture,” and Suites 1 and 2 from Georges Bizet’s beloved “Carmen,” highlighting the drama and allure of one of the world’s most famous operas.

A Trip to Spain

Poway Center for the Performing Arts

Experience an exquisite evening of classical music with the Bangor Symphony Orchestra, featuring the remarkable talents of violinist Lun Li. The program opens with Berlioz’s vibrant Beatrice and Benedict Overture, setting an energetic tone for the evening. The highlight of the concert is Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35, performed by Lun Li, a rising star in the classical music world. Known for his thought-provoking and boundary-pushing performances, Lun Li brings a fresh and dynamic interpretation to this beloved concerto. The concert concludes with the romantic and richly textured Symphony in D minor by Franck, providing a powerful and emotive finale.

Lun Li, a native of Shanghai, China, has garnered international acclaim, winning prestigious awards such as the First Prize in the 2021 Young Concert Artists Susan Wadsworth International Auditions. His performances have graced major stages worldwide, including the Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theater and Alice Tully Hall. An avid chamber musician, Lun has participated in renowned festivals like Marlboro and Verbier, and he is set to join the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s Bowers Program in 2024. Playing on the Stradivarius Samazeuilh 1735 violin, generously loaned by the Nippon Music Foundation, Lun Li’s artistry promises an unforgettable musical experience.

Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto with Lun Li

University of Maine

Two leading song performers commemorate those buried in the Parisian cemetery of Montmartre – who include Heine, Berlioz, Lili Boulanger and Apollinaire – also sampling songs regularly heard in nearby cabarets.

Composer

Hector Berlioz

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