Conductor

Ninety years after Florence Price became the first Black woman to have a symphony played by a major orchestra, her Symphony No. 1 still stands out as a marvel of American identity in how it reflects the musical traditions of enslaved and native populations. This program kicks off with dances rooted in the folksongs of Hungary, and it features BSO Concertmaster Jonathan Carney performing Bruch’s beloved Violin Concerto No. 1, with its fiery finale channeling the rustic fiddling of central Europe.

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Bso: Wilkins Conducts Florence Price

The Music Center at Strathmore

Thomas Wilkins, Music Director Laureate of the Omaha Symphony and Principal Conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, returns to Omaha.

Wilkins Returns

Omaha Performing Arts

One of the most beloved works of all time, Tchaikovsky’s concerto will take you on a journey – from the bold and virtuosic, through the lyrical and melancholy, to a grand and cathartic finale. Join us for this unforgettable performance, led by our own Principal Guest Conductor and Norfolk native Maestro Thomas Wilkins.

Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto

Chrysler Hall

Ferguson Center for the Arts

Sandler Center for the Performing Arts

Open Rehearsal: Symphonie Fantastique

Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS)

Taco Classical: Symphonie Fantastique

Classical music loves a prodigy. Fresh off his multi-album deal with Decca Records Randall Goosby makes his NSO debut performing Mendelssohn’s masterpiece. Thomas Wilkins also conducts a new work by Anna Clyne and Elgar’s Enigma Variations, which features the ever-popular “Nimrod.”

Randall Goosby plays Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto Thomas Wilkins conducts Elgar’s Enigma Variations

California Center for the Arts

Ninety years after Florence Price became the first Black woman to have a symphony played by a major orchestra, her Symphony No. 1 still stands out as a marvel of American identity in how it reflects the musical traditions of enslaved and native populations. 

Wilkins Conducts Florence Price

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

Harry Connick Jr. first commanded a stage at the age of five, and he’s been blowing audiences away ever since. The Grammy and Emmy winner—not to mention Hollywood Bowl Hall of Famer—and his band leads three thrilling nights of songs, fireworks, and fun, featuring Thomas Wilkins and the LA Phil.

July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular

Hollywood Bowl

Join the Detroit Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable evening at the Tchaikovsky Spectacular, taking place on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at 3:00 pm. This magnificent event will be held at the prestigious Orchestra Hall, located at 3711 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI. The concert promises to be a journey through the most beloved works of the legendary composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, under the baton of the esteemed conductor Thomas Wilkins.

The evening's program includes the stirring Polonaise from Eugene Onegin, the dramatic first movement of Piano Concerto No. 1, the haunting Suite from Swan Lake, and concludes with the powerful 1812 Overture. These pieces showcase the depth and beauty of Tchaikovsky's compositions, making for a spectacular testament to the composer's enduring appeal.

Featuring the talents of conductor Thomas Wilkins and pianist Natasha Paremski, the Tchaikovsky Spectacular is an event not to be missed. Wilkins, known for his dynamic conducting style and deep musical insight, serves as Music Director of the Omaha Symphony and holds numerous prestigious positions, including Principal Conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. Natasha Paremski, a pianist of international renown, will bring her exceptional skill and passion to the performance, particularly in the Piano Concerto No. 1.

The concert duration is approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, offering an afternoon filled with the mesmerizing music of one of the greatest composers of all time. Tickets are available for purchase, with prices starting at a range to accommodate various budgets.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Tchaikovsky's music performed by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. It's a celebration of classical music that promises to be a highlight of the musical season.

Tchaikovsky Spectacular

Orchestra Hall

16-time Grammy Award-winner Béla Fleck joins the CSO for a celebration of the American sound. Fleck’s reimagining of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue pays homage to the legendary composer while redefining an all-time classic. Contemporaries Florence Price and Aaron Copland did the same in their time, shaping, contextualizing and creating indelible music that feels like it was always here. Copland’s ballet music to Rodeo, featuring the rip-roaring and instantly recognizable "Hoe-Down," became a new soundtrack to the American West. Florence Price, merging traditional African American themes with the latest music of her day, established a singular voice all her own.

Gershwin, Price & Copland

Cincinnati Music Hall

A community is a group of individuals working toward a common goal — just like an orchestra! Separately, each instrument is unique, but together they create a harmonious symphony of sound. Featuring the winner of the 2024 Crain-Maling Foundation CSO Young Artists Competition, this program pairs well-known classics with contemporary masterpieces to demonstrate the joy, power and beauty of coming together in service of something bigger than ourselves.

Thomas Wilkins

Conductor

Events

Jun 1, 2020 - Jun 1, 2024

Bso: Wilkins Conducts Florence Price · Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

19 - 20 Apr, 2024

Wilkins Returns · Omaha Symphony

25 - 27 Apr, 2024

Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto · Virginia Symphony Orchestra

May 3, 2024

Open Rehearsal: Symphonie Fantastique · Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School

May 4, 2024

Taco Classical: Symphonie Fantastique · Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School

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