Rachel Calloway

Diana Thompson

Jaeyoon Kim

David Templeton

Florence Symphony Orchestra

Bold and visionary, this all-Beethoven program celebrates music that still moves us forward. The evening opens with the spirited Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus, followed by the luminous Triple Concerto featuring the Eurasia Trio. It concludes with the electrifying Symphony No. 7, a vibrant, rhythm-driven masterpiece that feels as alive today as ever.

Beethoven Forward

FMU's Performing Arts Center

Experience the show-stopping magic of Broadway’s biggest hits in one unforgettable evening. From Wicked, Chicago, and The Lion King to more beloved favorites, this high-energy program features iconic songs performed by some of New York’s top vocalists. It’s a dazzling celebration of the music that has lit up the stage and captured hearts for generations.

We welcome back Scott Coulter—singer, producer, and director known for creating polished symphonic pops and Broadway-style concerts featuring top-tier vocal talent. FSO audiences may remember him from Music of the Knights in spring 2025.

Blockbuster Broadway!

The Masterworks Choir and the Florence Symphony Orchestra join forces to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, first performed in Vienna, May 7, 1824. Beethoven’s use of the poem “Ode to Joy” by Friedrich Schiller, marks the first time a famous composer used voices in a symphony.

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FSO "Ode to Joy"

Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center

Symphony No. 9