He ultimately became the greatest symphonic voice of the 20th century, but 19-year-old Shostakovich was a “precocious” composer, with his First Symphony causing a sensation. People fought to hear its premiere. It anticipates the characteristics that mark his later creations, too -- it’s cheeky, brash, vigorous, full of rhythmic drive. A wonderfully contrasting voice is Ibert’s charming Concerto, masterfully performed by our renowned flute soloist.

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Stravinsky & Shostakovich

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

TSO principal flute Alexander Lipay solos on Ibert’s flute concerto on a concert of impressionistic journeys from France to Latin America.

Debussy’s charming Suite bergamasque is most well-known for its popular third movement, “Clair de lune,” while Jacques Ibert’s effervescent concerto is a supremely demanding showpiece of the flute concerto repertoire, coaxing brilliant sounds and melodies from the soloist and orchestra.

Debussy and Piazzolla

Catalina Foothills High School

KLUB reader concert of the Funke Media Group

Volkshaus Jena

Saturday Concert No. 3 (2026)

The Hermann Levi Academy introduces itself

UN:ERHÖRT – Chamber Concert of the Hermann Levi Academy

Alte Pinakothek

Northwest Wind

Künstlerhaus am Lenbachplatz

Guest performance in Mülheim an der Ruhr

Stadthalle

Guest performance in Bietigheim-Bissingen

Crown Center

Ida Moberg’s Sunrise gently portrays the sun’s morning ascent, showcasing the Finnish composer’s pioneering role in symphonic music. Antonín Dvořák’s dramatic yet light-filled Seventh Symphony reveals Brahms’ influence. Jacques Ibert’s elegant Flute Concerto, a standout in the limited flute repertoire, offers a perfect stage for the orchestra’s own Edith Van Dyck to shine. A programme of hidden gems, ready to be discovered.

Dvořák on Sunday morning

Queen Elisabeth Hall

The Associate and Senior Orchestras, conducted by Leo Eylar, and the CYS Wind Symphony, conducted by Pete Nowlen, will present the annual Holiday Concert at San Mateo Performing Arts Center on December 7, 2025. Once again the orchestras and Wind Symphony will offer the audience a pleasing mix of classical and holiday favorites.

Holiday Concert 2025

San Mateo High School

As part of his project to write ‘six sonatas for diverse instruments’, Debussy wrote the Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp in 1915, immediately creating a new classic instrumental combination. The programme also includes Ibert’s homage to the Debussy trio and Ravel’s Sonatine, skilfully arranged for the same forces.

The Hallé – Chamber Series: Debussy Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp

The Bridgewater Hall

Chamber Series: Debussy Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp

Hallé St Peter's

Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening of music, featuring a stirring new guitar concerto by composer Karen LeFrak, Miami Concerto, performed by the incomparable Sharon Isbin (Christel DeHaan Legacy Artist). The piece demonstrates a captivating journey with vibrant Latin rhythms and lush melodies showcasing the guitar’s full range of beauty and power.

Miami in Motion Sharon Isbin, Guitar

Butler University

Guest performance in Weißenfels »Back from vacation«

Weißenfels Cultural Center

A musical journey connecting Sister Cities St. Louis and Lyon.

“French Impressions: A Tale of Two Cities”

Washington University in St. Louis

Star flautist and Hallé Principal, Amy Yule takes centre stage to perform Ibert’s intricate Flute Concerto in a programme filled with an air of musical enchantment.

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

Star flautist and Hallé Principal, Amy Yule takes centre stage to perform Ibert’s intricate Flute Concerto in a programme filled with an air of musical enchantment. Alongside Ibert’s lyrical concerto, we’ll also explore Ravel’s fascination with the waltz in his Valses nobles et sentimentales. First though, we open with Dukas’ timeless The Sorcerer’s Apprentice – most notable to modern audiences for its use in Disney’s Fantasia – launching a concert of whimsy, mischief and a little bit of magic.

The Hallé – The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

“From his first notes, the effect was astonishing. It was the tone he drew from his instrument which caught the ear first, and continued to throughout the performance. Totally clean, liquid, mellifluous—i.e., honeyed—in the best sense of the word, rounded and beautiful, it beckoned you in.”

Demarre McGill

Heritage Theatre

Guest performance in Arnstadt »Back from vacation«

Theater im Schlossgarten

Enjoy a tranquil nature walk with Beethoven’s “Pastoral”, the composer’s musical ode to the countryside. Principal Flute Kelly Zimba Lukić dazzles in Ibert’s Flute Concerto, revealing the unexpected power and intensity of the instrument, and Mozart’s charming “Paris” Symphony fills the air with joie de vivre.

Beethoven’s Pastoral

David Pecaut Square

District Concert Winzerla № 1

Galileo Community School, Aula

NDR Chamber Concert

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Tonight’s program invites you into a colorful journey through the worlds of brass and winds—music that sparkles with wit, sings with lyricism, and dances with rhythmic vitality. From French elegance to Broadway romance, from playful miniatures to modernist brilliance, each work offers its own snapshot of character and style, brought vividly to life by the unique voices of the ensemble.

The evening opens with Eugene Bozza’s Sonatine for Brass Quintet, a bright and buoyant work that sparkles with French elegance and wit. Its lively rhythms and warm harmonies showcase the brass in playful conversation, inviting listeners into a world of charm and precision.

Bernstein’s West Side Story, arranged for brass quintet by Jack Gale, bursts with the energy and romance of the Broadway classic. Familiar melodies—tender, fiery, and irresistibly rhythmic—are reimagined through the bold, golden sonorities of the ensemble.

Jacques Ibert’s Cinq pièces en trio (arranged here for flute, clarinet, and bassoon) offers five miniature gems, each a vignette of character and color. From lighthearted dances to lyrical whispers, the music delights in its clarity and humor.

The program concludes with Stravinsky’s Octet for Wind Instruments, a neoclassical masterpiece that blends crisp counterpoint with modernist sparkle. With its inventive forms, rhythmic vitality, and kaleidoscope of timbres, the work closes the evening in a spirit both playful and sophisticated.

Opening Night - A Breath of Fresh Air

Scarritt Bennett Center

Coffee Concert No. 1 »Back from Vacation«

Known for their warm, expressive sound and imaginative programming, Trilogy Ensemble has been bringing vibrant performances since 2019. Their repertoire blends original arrangements, new commissions, and classic trio works, with recent projects exploring Baroque, Medieval, and British Folk traditions.

Trilogy Ensemble

Fiery passion has a name in music history: Carmen! Georges Bizet's opera has become a musical synonym for love, joie de vivre, and fatalism – and for the rapturous enthusiasm for Spain that gripped all of Paris from the mid-19th century onward. The accordion, in turn, is France's secret voice of the heart and is closely intertwined with French savoir-vivre, with valse musette, and the blend of lightness and melancholy. When our featured artist Martynas Levickis and the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen immerse themselves in this Spanish-French world, what naturally belongs together comes together.

Martynas Levickis, accordion The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen Omer Meir Wellber, conductor

Friedrich-von-Thiersch-Saal

The Staatskapelle Halle and the Moritzburg Art Museum present a chamber music series in a special format: art and music come together in the jointly organized gallery concerts.

4th Gallery Concert

Art Museum Moritzburg Halle

Immerse yourself in a dazzling evening of orchestral brilliance as conductor Adam Hickox and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra present a trio of timeless masterpieces.

Schubert Symphony No 5

Badenoch Centre

Golspie High School

Universal Hall Promotions

Audience favorite Kirill Gerstein returns to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. "A peerless performer with so much to express" (The Guardian), Gerstein plays Ravel's Piano Concerto for the Left Hand, a piquant piece with jazzy underpinnings. The popular guest conductor Stéphane Denève keeps with the French theme throughout with Ibert’s lighthearted Escales, "Ports of Call," a trio of musical postcards from a trip abroad. The ASO re-enacts The Creation of the World with an extra shot of French whimsy, courtesy of Darius Milhaud, and ends on a high with Gershwin's irresistible love letter to the French capital, An American in Paris.

An American in Paris

The Woodruff Arts Center

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Stadttheater Herford

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of French music with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra's "French Impressions: Poulenc's Organ Concerto," a highlight of the Classics 1 series. This captivating concert is scheduled for two performances on May 9 and 10, 2025, at 7:30 PM, held in the prestigious Jack Singer Concert Hall.

Under the baton of multi-Grammy-winning conductor JoAnn Falletta, the orchestra will explore the rich tapestry of French compositions, featuring works by Jacques Ibert, Lili Boulanger, and Claude Debussy, alongside the centerpiece of the evening, Francis Poulenc’s Organ Concerto. The concert promises a journey through the vivid musical landscapes of Ibert’s "Escales (Ports of Call)," the dreamy nuances of Boulanger’s "D'un matin de printemps," and the vibrant, ever-changing seas depicted in Debussy’s "La mer."

Adding to the splendor, Jean-Willy Kunz will grace the stage, performing on the Jack Singer Concert Hall’s majestic Carthy organ, bringing Poulenc's Organ Concerto to life with his exceptional artistry.

Tickets for this musical voyage are priced between $30 to $90, offering a range of seating options to accommodate all attendees. This event not only promises an evening of sublime music but also a unique opportunity to experience the depth and beauty of French orchestral works.

For those interested in securing their seats, tickets are available for purchase. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a memorable night with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, celebrating the beauty and impressionistic colors of French music.

French Impressions: Poulenc's Organ Concerto

Arts Commons

Celebration Concert highlights the exceptional musicians and community partners that constitute our vibrant arts community, showcasing the profound impact of their musical contributions. Featuring orchestral selections from the greats like Duke Ellington, Beethoven, and Rogers and Hammerstein, and proudly boasting guest artists like Darrell Grant, Colin Meloy, and Thomas Lauderdale, the Celebration Concert will be a one-hour spectacular conducted by Music Director David Danzmayr. Join the musicians of the Oregon Symphony for an indelible evening of music, community, and celebration.

Celebration Concert

The Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra joins forces with the University of Northern Colorado combined chorus to embark on an adventure across Europe. Experience wit, tragedy, and joy from Massenet’s Overture for the Greek tragedy Phèdre to Jacques Ibert’s honeymoon-inspired Ports of Call and Ravel’s only unaccompanied choral piece, Trois Chansons, a cleverly original collection of three fairy tale-like songs. The concert closes with Francis Poulenc’s Gloria, which is described as “borderline sacrilegious” for its mischievous setting of the Catholic Mass texts.

Echoes from Abroad

Union Colony Civic Center

This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Music. Luke Oldroyd is a student of Robin Rice. 

Luke Oldroyd, Bass-Baritone

Alice Pratt Brown Hall

Join us for an exquisite afternoon of chamber music as the Coleman Chamber Music Association presents the Poulenc Trio with Boris Allakhverdyan, clarinet, on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 3:30 pm. This concert, set to take place at Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium in Pasadena, CA, promises an unforgettable experience for classical music enthusiasts.

The Poulenc Trio, celebrated for their elegant and expressive performances, will be joined by the distinguished Boris Allakhverdyan, principal clarinetist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Together, they will bring to life a captivating program that includes:

- Poulenc Trio for Oboe, Bassoon, and Piano
- Poulenc Sonata for Clarinet and Piano
- Cuong Trains of Thought
- Glinka Trio Pathétique in D minor for Clarinet, Bassoon, and Piano
- Ibert Cinq pièces en trio for Oboe, Clarinet, and Bassoon
- Rossini Fantaisie Concertante sur des thèmes de L’Italiana in Algeri

The Poulenc Trio, with its members Irina Kaplan Lande (piano), Aleh Remezau (oboe), and Bryan Young (bassoon), has garnered international acclaim for their performances. The New York Times and the Washington Post have praised their intriguing and beautifully played programs, highlighting their elegance, lightness, and grace.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of chamber music performed by world-class musicians in a beautiful setting. Order your tickets now and be part of a memorable musical journey with the Poulenc Trio and Boris Allakhverdyan.

Venue: Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium, 332 S. Michigan Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91106, United States.

Poulenc Trio with Boris Allakhverdyan, clarinet

California Institute of Technology

This concert is available as part of a TSO Up Close Series Subscription.

This concert is expected to last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. There will not be any intermission.

Beethoven And The Bullfighter

Tucson Symphony Center

The Seven Deadly Sins

Granada Theatre

MSM Symphony Orchestra at Merkin Hall

Kaufman Music Center

Laura Michelin, soloflöjtist i Sveriges Radios Symfoniorkester intar solistrollen i Jacques Iberts originella och tekniskt svåra flöjtkonsert från 1934. Dessutom leder dirigent Kristiina Poska orkestern i Valborg Aulins enda orkestersvit Tableaux Parisiens och Pjotr Tjajkovskijs uvertyr-fantasi Romeo och Julia.

Laura Michelin In Ibert's Flute Concerto

SR Berwaldhallen

This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Music. William Dopp is a student of Robin Rice. 

William Dopp, Bass-Baritone

One of the oldest of instruments, the harp has been tied to myths and legends across many cultures and civilizations. In our concerts it takes on a unique chamber role that reveals its hidden qualities, and its chameleon-like character is fully on display in this program of original works and arrangements. Two lesser known, but equally wonderous Piano Trios bookend the evening.

Israeli Chamber Project: Orpheus' Lyre

The famous "Chorale St. Antonii" comes from Haydn's B-flat major Divertimento, which Brahms used as the theme for his "Haydn Variations". The chorale is probably a pilgrimage song that was sung on foot to a St. Anthony's chapel to bring the pilgrims to their destination - "d'un pas léger", with light steps. The wind quintet genre took off in Paris with the enthusiastically received compositions of Anton Reicha, which Franz Danzi emulated in his G minor wind quintet. If France is still considered a stronghold of woodwind sound today, this is also thanks to Paul Taffanel. The "Société des Instruments à Vent", which he founded in 1878, also inspired later composers such as Jacques Ibert to write works for wind quintet. French Baroque composers used the term "Tombeau" to describe funeral pieces for deceased colleagues. Ravel's "Tombeau de Couperin" is more of a musical nod to a bygone era and is much more light-hearted than the title suggests.

D'un Pas Léger

Gasteig HP8

Super Talented Youth!

Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts

Second Trumpet with the St. Louis Symphony and Shepherd School alumnus George Goad presents a concert of trumpet music.

George Goad

MSM Symphony Orchestra conducted by JoAnn Falletta

Manhattan School of Music

UN:ERHÖRT - Chamber concert of the Hermann-Levi-Akademie

Musicians: Ami Humphreys, fløjte, Helena Llorca, obo, Stine Riber, klarinet, Hrafn Thorarensen, fagot, Magnus Rømer, horn, YiTong Chen og Christoffer Breman, slagtøj, Lingyi Zhao, violin, Jia Gao, cello, ZhengNan Xu, guitar.

Wednesday Concert

Fransk Reformert Kirke

St. Stephen's Church, Copenhagen

KU.BE

The centrepiece, Prokofiev’s seventh and final symphony – an emotional and reflective work completed in 1952, only a year before his death. There are echoes of another seventh in Simon’s Fate Now Conquers, which takes its inspiration from the second movement of Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony, as well as fragments from his journal entries.

Vinay Parameswaran conducts Simon, Ibert and Prokofiev

BBC Maida Vale Studios

Mozart's "Jupiter Symphony" marks a conclusion and at the same time a departure into new worlds. With it, Mozart crowns and ends his work in the field of the symphony in the highest perfection. At the same time, he presents the first monumental work in the line of tradition that will determine symphonic music in the 19th century. After all, this symphony is one of those works that established Mozart's immortal fame early on. One of his most ardent admirers was Tchaikovsky. He said that the music of this "sunny genius" moved him to tears.

3. Classic on Sunday

Konzerthalle Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

Moscow International Performing Arts Center

Moscow International House of Music

Chamber Concert: Wind Quintets from Two Centuries

Max-Joseph-Platz

Shimmering flute sounds will predominate as Berlin Philharmonic Principal Flute Emmanuel Pahud returns to Kansas City to perform Jacques Ibert’s Flute Concerto. With its appealing combination of lyricism and athleticism, Ibert’s concerto is truly a hidden gem. A special treat is the chance to hear Michael Tilson Thomas’ Notturno for Flute, Harp and Strings, his musings on the bygone world of Italian arias and salon pieces. Savor the wonder and charm of this genre, expertly played by one of the world’s great flutists.

Classical Series Concert #5

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

You can simply go to a concert at the Philharmonie, spontaneously, during your lunch break – and with free admission: every Wednesday at 13:00 between September and June. The programme lasts 40 to 50 minutes: chamber music, piano works or a percussion duo – everything from Tchaikovsky to tango. Members of the Berliner Philharmoniker and the Karajan Academy regularly perform, as well as guests from the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester, the Staatskapelle Berlin and the Berlin music conservatories. As can be expected at a lunch concert, catering is available from 12 noon until shortly before the concert begins.

Lunch concert

Berliner Philharmoniker

Some say that Amy Dickson is the finest classical Saxophonist player in the world today. We just say, come and hear for yourself – as she pours all her charisma, artistry and golden sound into a concert with a French accent. Music to set the ears tingling: and unforgettable proof that there’s much more to the saxophone than all that jazz.

Amy Dickson (saxophone) & Catherine Milledge (piano)

Bute Park

Experience the magic of classical music at the Winspear Centre with "The Nutcracker & Mozart" concert, conducted by the talented Nicolas Ellis. This enchanting evening is scheduled for Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 7:30 PM, promising to be a highlight of the Thursday Classics series.

The concert will feature nostalgic selections from Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker," a beloved ballet that has become synonymous with wintery cheer. Although Mozart never composed a full ballet, his ballet music from the opera "Idomeneo" will also grace the program, showcasing his genius in integrating dance and accompanying music. The evening will be further enriched with works by 20th-century French composers Ibert and Tailleferre, adding elegance and charm to the repertoire. The program includes Ibert's "Flute Concerto" and "Hommage à Mozart," along with Tailleferre's "Petite Suite," marking its ESO premiere.

Featured artists for the night include Nicolas Ellis, making his ESO debut as conductor, Sarah Pollard on ESO flute, and the Cantilon Chamber Choir under the artistic direction of Heather Johnson. This concert will also include an intermission, allowing guests to reflect on the first half and anticipate the continuation of this musical journey.

The Winspear Centre and Edmonton Symphony Orchestra are proud to present this concert on Treaty 6 Territory, acknowledging the rich artistic, cultural, and musical traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of this land.

Please note that children 3 years of age and under will not be admitted to ensure the enjoyment and experience of all guests. For those interested in attending, tickets start at $28, offering an accessible way to experience this high-caliber classical music performance. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of "The Nutcracker & Mozart" and make it a memorable part of your holiday season.

The Nutcracker & Mozart

Winspear Centre

Works by three eclectic composers comprise this afternoon’s programme. Paul Hindemith’s output was bewilderingly large, and the Kleine Kammermusik performed today finds him in neoclassical mood. Jacques Ibert also wrote much music across several genres, including for several French- and English-language films. Pianist Jean-Michel Damase had a much smaller output, but wrote several pieces for wind quintet.

Jubilee Quintet

Royal Academy of Music

Mozart, Ibert & Bozza

Studio 1 in the Funkhaus Munich

Sir Simon Rattle & BRSO Academy

Bayerischer Rundfunk Studio 1

The Shenson Recital Series is delighted to celebrate our newest voice faculty member! The New York Times hailed Ashraf Sewailam’s début at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall as a “stand out performance” and Opera News described his voice as “purring and velvety with an easily produced Ramfis-like top range with a majestic tone” and his stage presence as “strong, mysterious and with mesmerizing intensity.

Shenson Recital Series: Ashraf Sewailam, bass-baritone, with Laura Dahl, piano

Braun Music Center

This concert pairs the rhythm and soul of America with the pictorial grandeur of Italy. George Gershwin’s Concerto in F comes alive under the touch of Joyce Yang, a pianist celebrated for her electrifying performances and depth of expression. Respighi’s Church Windows transports listeners to Italy with its rich, stained glass-inspired melodies, while Escales by Jacques Ibert is reminiscent of the culturally colorful sounds of exotic ports of call. Together, these pieces craft a narrative that spans continents and emotions, inviting the audience on a journey through jazz-infused streets and the echoing aisles of ancient cathedrals. 

Gershwin & Respighi

Kleinhans Music Hall

With its haunting melodies, soaring choral writing, and profound emotional depth, Mozart’s Requiem is a transcendent musical experience. The glorious solo voices together with the sonorous majesty of the WASO Chorus will resound Mozart’s final work through the acoustics of Perth Concert Hall, transporting you with its drama and touching humanity. This program honouring Mozart’s legacy is completed with the vivacious Paris Symphony and Ibert’s charming homage to the great composer himself.

Mozart's Masterworks

Perth Concert Hall

Classical composers and literary types have long been drawn to Hollywood's glamour, glitz, grime, and grit. With their newest program, Mirror Visions Ensemble celebrates the influence and inspiration of movies with songs that pay homage to “the silver screen” — a cultural beacon for generations. The program will premiere MVE's latest commission, Griffin Candey’s Silver Songs with poetry by Rae Armantrout, Richie Hofmann, Rebecca Hoogs, Jeanne Murray Walker, Kate Northrop, and Frank O’Hara. The program includes a “mirror vision” (the same text set to music by different composers) with Howard Moss’ hilarious poem “Horror Movie” in songs by Chris DeBlasio and William Flanagan. The program gives a glimpse of Bertolt Brecht and Hanns Eisler’s disdain for Hollywood, provides melodic morsels of Erich Korngold’s film scoring, and commemorates Humphrey Bogart, Lana Turner, and other Hollywood royalty.

Silver Songs (songs about movies)

Join us for a free afternoon matinee concert!

An Afternoon Concert: Peter and Mr. Wolf

Community United Methodist Church of Pacific Palisades

Viktória Skokanová is a second-year master's student at the Jutland Conservatory of Music.

Flute evening – Viktória Skokanová, flute

Musikhuset Aarhus

Groove along to this rhythmic and spirited program that explores how the Orchestra’s wind players pay homage to theatre, jazz, and living in the South.

Summer Winds

The Knobloch Family Farmhouse

Season Finale

Cañada College

Share the celebration of local winners from our Young Artists Competition, performing live with your Bremerton WestSound Symphony! The program also features the profound “Song of Destiny” by symphonic master Johannes Brahms, and the lush sounds of Ravel’s second suite to his ballet Daphnis and Chloe. 

Blooming Brilliance

Bremerton High School

Students perform a variety of selections that they have studied with faculty during the semester. Student vocalists Sydney Cottrell (alto) and Melina Soberg (soprano) along with instrumentalists Matthew Cheong (guitar), Sarah Chianglin and Kevin Park (flute), Claire Tiunn Chang (clarinet), Amelie Yap (oboe), Gedi Weidig (violin), Ryan Butler (bass), Emma Constable, Tian Dong, Theo Kokonas, and Nick Payton (piano), plus the cello-piano duo of Elizabeth Sohn and Jisue Choi offering selections that they have studied with faculty. They will be assisted by pianist Kyungmi Kim.

Pomona College Student Recital 2

Pomona College

Pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, already “a deft and expressive soloist,” (The Guardian) makes her DSO debut with a concerto Mozart likely premiered himself. The program continues with a piece Ibert wrote for Mozart’s birthday and Villa-Lobos exploring the possibilities of Mozart’s themes through his Sinfonietta. Spinning stories into exquisite sounds, Ravel brings out the electric drama of fairy tales in Ma mère l'oye (Mother Goose).

Ravel’s Mother Goose

Detroit Country Day School - Upper School

Monroe County Community College

Congregation Shaarey Zedek

Chamber Music for Winds

Ports of Call

Warren Atherton Auditorium

Wednesday Concert at Stefanskirken

Stefanskirken

Each spring, Case Western Reserve University undergraduate music majors compete in a recital format for an opportunity to perform as a soloist with Symphony Orchestra or Symphonic Winds the following academic year. The Department of Music is proud to offer this competition as an opportunity for our talented musicians to gain performance experience and receive public recognition for their work. 

CWRU Concerto Competition

Case Western Reserve University

Helena Lent is a saxophonist originally from Poughkeepsie, New York. She is a current senior Music Performance major with a Film & Visual Media minor at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. While at Carnegie Mellon, she has had the privilege to study under Dr. Jason Kush. In the Spring of 2023, Helena studied abroad in Milan, Italy, under Mario Marzi, who teaches saxophone at the Conservatorio Giuseppe Verdi. At Carnegie Mellon, Helena has participated in the school’s Wind Ensemble, Philharmonic, Contemporary Ensemble, Jazz Orchestra, Saxophone Quartet, and other chamber ensembles. While she focuses mostly on classical saxophone, Helena has experience playing jazz, having participated in the Berklee Jazz Festival in Boston, MA (2017), placed at the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival in Rockville, MD (2018, 2019, 2020), and invited to perform at the Jazz Education Network Conference in New Orleans, LA (2020). Other notable performances include Carnegie Hall in New York City, NY (2018).

Student Recital: Helena Lent

Carnegie Mellon University

ASO's own principal cellist and renown concert soloist, Kim Cook, takes the stage to perform Tchaikovsky's Rococo Variations, a stunning showcase for the cello, full of virtuosic passages and beautiful melodies, making it one of the most beloved works in the instrument's repertory. Also included in this diverse program is Ibert's Homage à Mozart, a playful tribute to the famous composer, and Mozart's Symphony 32, a youthful, lively, and energetic short symphony. Perhaps new to most listeners will be Peggy Stuart's Pioneer Dances, a rousing tribute to the pioneers who built our country. The concert will close with Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring, the beloved American classic that captures the beauty of the Appalachian landscape.

Cross-country Landscapes

Mishler Theatre

Julianna Wang, flute and piccolo

Ryan Center for the Musical Arts

Miguel Rodriguez, flute and piccolo

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Each year, the All-Star competition provides Music Department students with the opportunity to audition for the privilege of performing as soloists with the UCLA Philharmonia, the school's flagship orchestra. Join us in Schoenberg Hall this year for the 19th Annual All-Star Concert featuring the winners of Fall 2023's All-Star Competition.

Jacques Ibert

Events

Upcoming events

Sep 16, 2025 - Jun 16, 2026

NDR Chamber Concert · Elbphilharmonie

Feb 23 - Jun 8, 2026

UN:ERHÖRT – Chamber Concert of the Hermann Levi Academy · Bayerisches Staatsorchester

Apr 21, 2026

Constant motion · Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna

2 - 3 May, 2026

Pines of Rome: A Musical Voyage · Maryland Symphony Orchestra

8 - 10 May, 2026

Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony · San Francisco Symphony

Past events

14 - 15 Mar, 2026

Stravinsky & Shostakovich · Oregon Symphony

7 - 8 Mar, 2026

Debussy and Piazzolla · Tucson Symphony Orchestra

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