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Celebrating the art form of film scoring and cinematic music, Guest violinist Charles Yang, recipient of the Leonard Bernstein Award, has been described by the Boston Globe as one who “plays classical violin with the charisma of a rock star.” His amazing talent will be displayed through his performance of Kris Bowers’ For a Younger Self. The work explores the journey of a young protagonist as they overcome fear, stress, and self-doubt. The ASO will also perform works by John Williams, Herrmann, Korngold, and Schreker. Hear music from your favorite film composers and classic features such as Much Ado About Nothing.

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Masters of the Silver Screen

UAB’s Alys Stephens Center

Belles-Lettres showcases Justin Peck’s exceptional choreographic talent as he weaves together a tapestry of emotions and stories. Frank Bridge Variations embodies the sensual style Hans van Manen is known for, and Melissa Barak brings another world premiere to the stage with a work set to music by American film and tv composer Kris Bowers of When They See Us and Bridgerton fame.

Next Steps

Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center

Emmy Award winner Kris Bowers has scored some of the most popular films and television series this decade, including the Netflix hit Bridgerton and the Academy Award-winning films King Richard and Green Book. He presents a program of his own compositions including chamber arrangements of his famous scores.

Amplify Artist: Kris Bowers, Composer and pianist

Colburn School

Emmy Award-winner Kris Bowers has scored some of the most popular films and television series this decade, including the Netflix hit Bridgerton and the Academy Award-winning films King Richard and Green Book. He presents a program of his own compositions including chamber arrangements of his famous scores.

Kris Bowers, Pianist and Composer

Monterey Jazz Festival brings together 20 of the most accomplished high school jazz musicians from across the country to form the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra (NGJO), directed by GRAMMY-nominated pianist and composer Gerald Clayton. Established in 1971, tenure in this year's NGJO culminates in a main stage performance in September at the Monterey Jazz Festival.

Next Generation Jazz Orchestra Combo

Monterey County Fairgrounds

Embark on a soul-stirring journey with Berkeley Symphony’s Stories From Home. Silvestre Revueltas’ Redes Suite immerses you in the vibrant world of Mexican fishing communities, while Samuel Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915, featuring acclaimed soprano soloist Lisa Delan, evokes nostalgic charm. Kris Bowers’ For a Younger Self invites introspection through Grammy-winning violinist Charles Yang’s enchanting and expressive musicianship. Experience the magical allure of Leonard Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, a fusion of jazz, Latin rhythms, and classical motifs. Celebrate music’s power to unite and shape our collective stories.

Stories From Home

University of California, Berkeley

Experience the profound beauty and emotional depth of Dvořák's New World Symphony with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Austrian conductor Markus Poschner. This series of performances, taking place from November 29 to December 1, 2024, at the prestigious Meyerson Symphony Center, promises to be a highlight of the 2024/25 season.

The concert series kicks off on Friday, November 29, 2024, at 7:30 pm, followed by a second performance on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 7:30 pm, and concludes with a matinee on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 3:00 pm. These performances are a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Dvořák’s most beloved symphony, the Ninth, also known as "From the New World." This masterpiece is celebrated for its rich melodies that evoke the spirit of the American landscape, alongside a poignant longing for Dvořák's native Bohemia.

Adding to the excitement, the concerts will feature the DSO debut of Charles Yang, a member of the acclaimed string ensemble Time for Three. Yang will perform Kris Bowers’s "For a Younger Self," a concerto that explores themes of balance and inner peace amidst chaos. Bowers, an Emmy Award-winning composer known for his work on "The Green Book," "Bridgerton," and "King Richard," ventures into the orchestral realm with this piece, marking his first concert work for orchestra.

Subscriptions for the 24/25 season are available now, with single tickets going on sale in late June. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a musical journey that bridges continents and eras, all while exploring the universal quest for identity and home. For more information on subscription packages or to sign up for season updates and special offers, visit the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's website.

Dvořák's New World Symphony

Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Deeply thoughtful conductor Markus Poschner returns to explore the theme of self-reflection, opening with a soul-stirring violin concerto by Hollywood-favorite composer Kris Bowers (Bridgerton, The Color Purple, Green Book). Performed by Charles Yang, For A Younger Self takes listeners on a journey of reminiscence and self-discovery as the music mirrors the experiences and aspirations of youth.

Kris Bowers

Composer

Events

Upcoming events

Sep 28, 2024

Next Generation Jazz Orchestra Combo · Monterey Jazz Festival

Nov 10, 2024

Stories From Home · Berkeley Symphony

Nov 29 - Dec 1, 2024

Dvořák's New World Symphony · Dallas Symphony Orchestra

23 - 24 May, 2025

Berlioz,s Symphonie Fantastique · Utah Symphony

Past events

5 - 6 Apr, 2024

Masters of the Silver Screen · Alabama Symphony Orchestra

22 - 24 Mar, 2024

Next Steps · Los Angeles Ballet

Future and recently performed repertoire

Composer in The Latest Whistledown by Bowers

Colburn School

Composer in Flawless My Dear by Bowers

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Composer in Dear Dolores by Bowers

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Composer in Family Dinner by Bowers

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Composer in Selections from Horn Concerto by Bowers

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Composer in Selections from Violin Concerto For a Younger Self by Bowers

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Composer in Improvisational Medley by Bowers

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Composer in All is Fair in Love and War by Bowers

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Composer in The Bell Tower by Bowers

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Composer in Practice by Bowers

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Composer in We Could Form an Attachment by Bowers

Colburn School

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