Name: Amado Conducts Mahler
Start: 2024-04-26T19:30:00
Location: The Grand Opera House

David Amado

Delaware Symphony Orchestra

An evening of exhilarating energy and lush, stunning melodies awaits as the orchestra brings iconic masterpieces to life. Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto amazes with virtuosic fire and soul-stirring melodies, setting the stage for the glittering charm of Strauss’ Rosenkavalier waltzes — pure elegance with a playful twist. Then, Ravel’s La Valse sweeps you into a whirlwind of dazzling orchestration, where a waltz starts with grace and spirals into something wild, hypnotic, and outright thrilling.

Waltzing Through Winter

The Grand Opera House

Experience the powerful fusion of brass, percussion and organ in an unforgettable concert set within the soaring acoustics of Westminster Presbyterian Church. A brass ensemble and organist join forces to present a vibrant, wide-ranging program from Renaissance fanfares to contemporary masterpieces. The evening promises festive brilliance and evocative soundscapes that resonate with energy and warmth. Let the majestic sound and uplifting spirit of this unique collaboration transport you in a celebration of musical artistry and timeless atmosphere.

Brass Pipes

Westminster Presbyterian Church Delaware

Embark on an unforgettable journey through sound and space with Across the Galaxy — an orchestral concert celebrating iconic scores including Star Wars, Star Trek, and Doctor Who. From the sweeping themes of galactic battles to the eerie echoes of time travel, this performance brings together the most beloved scores in science fiction history. Join us as we traverse star systems and timelines through the powerful language of music — no spaceship required!

Across the Galaxy

Lose yourself in the effortless cool of Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G, where bluesy harmonies, and bursts of orchestral color blur the lines between classical elegance and jazz-inspired groove. Then, brace for the full-throttle thrill of Stravinsky’s Firebird, a whirlwind of shimmering magic and raw power that blazes from mysterious whispers to an explosive, triumphant finale.

Flames of Renewal

Cape Henlopen High School

Maestro Amado returns to the podium as we culminate our season with Amado Conducts Mahler, in a captivating performance featuring Mahler’s Symphony No. 7 “Song of the Night.”