Name: An Emerald City Evening: Wicked & All-Time Broadway Favorites
Start: 2026-04-16T19:30:00
Location: Baylor University

Prepare to embark on a transcendent journey through music with the Waco Symphony Orchestra's latest events. Featuring an eclectic blend of classical compositions and Broadway hits, these concerts promise to captivate audiences with performances by celebrated artists such as Aristo Sham and Sterling Elliott. From the powerful notes of Brahms and Beethoven to the enchanting tunes of Wicked and Les Misérables, this season offers something for every music enthusiast. Join Maestro Lawrence Loh and the Waco Symphony as they weave a tapestry of sound, bridging cultural and musical divides.

A Symphony of Cultures: From Brahms to Broadway with the Waco Symphony Orchestra

Lawrence Loh

Shayna Steele

Mamie Parris

Nathaniel Hackman

Waco Symphony Orchestra

Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony is the centerpiece of the final classical concert of the 25-26 season, a symphony that is universally known and truly knows no boundaries. We will open with an exciting new work by American composer Shawn Okpebholo, Stellar Fanfare Prelude for Orchestra, written in 2024 for the Chicago Symphony. We are proud to welcome the young American cellist Sterling Elliott, a 2021 Avery Fisher Grant recipient and winner of the Senior Division of the 2019 National Sphinx Competition.

Stellar, Sterling & Beethoven 5

Baylor University

Maestro Loh and the Waco Symphony welcome stars from Broadway for an unforgettable night in the Emerald City and beyond! Enjoy powerhouse renditions of iconic songs, from classic Broadway standards to modern hits.

An Emerald City Evening: Wicked & All-Time Broadway Favorites

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