Name: Aretha: A Tribute
Start: 2025-05-10T19:30:00
Location: The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater

The Syracuse Orchestra's 2025 season promises a thrilling journey through diverse musical landscapes, from Beethoven's timeless classics to the modern allure of the Bridgerton-inspired ball. Featuring talented artists like Eduardo Sepúlveda, Lizzie Klemperer, and Jon Nakamatsu, these events are set to captivate audiences with themes of fate, love, and cultural exploration. Whether it's the dramatic notes of Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 or the soul-stirring tribute to Aretha Franklin, each performance offers a unique celebration of music and artistry.

A Symphony of Themes: From Beethoven to Bridgerton with The Syracuse Orchestra

The Syracuse Orchestra's 2025 season is set to captivate audiences with a diverse range of performances, from classic Hollywood hits to soulful tributes and timeless classics. From the iconic melodies of Jimmy Van Heusen to the vibrant sounds of Latin America, the season promises a rich tapestry of music that celebrates cultural diversity and artistic excellence. With performances by renowned artists and a dynamic repertoire, audiences can expect an unforgettable experience that transcends the boundaries of traditional orchestral music.

A Symphony of Events: The Syracuse Orchestra's 2025 Season

The Syracuse Orchestra presents a vibrant and diverse lineup of performances, catering to music lovers of all kinds. From the timeless compositions of Mozart to the soulful tributes to Aretha Franklin, each event promises a unique musical experience. Highlights include the Latin American Voices concert, showcasing the rich cultural tapestry of Latin compositions, and an inspiring evening with Liszt and Mahler. Whether you're drawn to the classics or eager to explore new rhythms, these events are crafted to captivate and inspire.

A Symphony of Diversity: Celebrating Music with The Syracuse Orchestra

Join The Syracuse Orchestra in a celebration of diverse musical legacies with a series of captivating performances. From the harmonic genius of Mozart to the soul-stirring tribute to Aretha Franklin, and the vibrant melodies of Latin America, the orchestra presents a rich tapestry of sound. With renowned conductors and performers bringing these compositions to life, each event promises an unforgettable experience. Whether you're a classical aficionado or a fan of contemporary music, there's something for everyone to enjoy in this melodious journey.

Sean O’Loughlin

Capathia Jenkins

Ryan Shaw

The Syracuse Orchestra

Grab your popcorn and join us as your favorite heroes and stories come to life through music! Soar into space, fly in the sky and save the day with movie music for kids of all ages.strin

Popcorn Night At The Movies

The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters

It’s a concert inspired by love! We open with Missy Mazzoli’s These Worlds in Us, expressing the love of a daughter for her father. Then Jiebing Chen, performing on the traditional Chinese instrument the erhu, joins for The Butterfly Lovers concerto, originally written for violin and based on a Chinese folklore love story. The Syracuse Orchestra finishes the program with the Scheherazade by Rimsky-Korsakov, telling the story of “One Thousand and One Nights”.

Love Stories

Enjoy an afternoon of folk music-inspired pieces from Eastern European composers. Ligetti’s Concert Romanesc evoked memories of his childhood in Romania, and you’ll hear traditional Czech, Romanian, and Hungarian folk dances throughout the rest of the program.

Folk Music Inspired

St. Paul's Syracuse, the Downtown Episcopal Church

We begin the concert with Guilliame Connesson’s “Celephais” from Les Cités de Lovecraft, inspired by the fantasy stories of H.P. Lovecraft. Awadagin Pratt returns to perform Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23. The Syracuse Orchestra also presents Symphony No. 5 by Prokofiev, which is one of his most popular works and was his hymn to a “free and happy man”.

Awadagin Plays Mozart

Come learn all about The Syracuse Orchestra Wind Section in this fun concert featuring all of the woodwind instruments.

Windy Day

Inspiration Hall

Maria Millar and Shawn Wyckoff bring their violin and flute dancing duo to The Syracuse Orchestra stage in a concert that will fill you with delight and get your feet tapping.

Symphonic Dances

Dance and sing along with six decades of pop and rock hits as The Syracuse Orchestra performs by candlelight.

Candlelight Pops

We begin with Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 1, celebrating the 100th anniversary of its premiere. In the second half, William Grant Still’s Serenade reflects American folk music. Then, listen for elements of jazz, blues, and ragtime as pianist Terrence Wilson performs Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F Major.

Shostakovich, Still, & Gershwin

During WWII in Terezin Concentration Camp, conductor and prisoner Rafael Schachter taught 150 prisoners the Verdi Requiem note by note after grueling days of forced labor. In an act of utmost defiance, this group persevered to keep art alive and performed the Requiem 16 times for their fellow prisoners. In a partnership with the Jewish Federation of CNY, we are proud to present The Defiant Requiem.

Defiant Requiem: Verdi At Terezin

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, The Syracuse Orchestra performs music from around the world that celebrates freedom and our richly diverse local community.

Let Freedom Ring

Julian Schwarz is featured in Jennifer Higdon’s Cello Concerto, commissioned by Robert and Vicki Lieberman. We finish with the operatic music of Strauss’ Des Rosenklavier Suite. Gerard Schwarz conducts this season finale celebration concert.

Grand Finale Masterworks

You can be The Dancing Queen and sing along to your ABBA favorites as The Syracuse Orchestra rocks out with vocalists in The Music of ABBA.

Dancing Queen: Music Of Abba

A tribute to the ultimate “Queen of Soul,” this program features symphony-favorite Capathia Jenkins and three-time Grammy Award nominee Ryan Shaw performing iconic hits like Respect, Think, A Natural Woman, Chain of Fools, Amazing Grace, and many others. Come ready to sing and dance at this soul-filled concert.

Aretha: A Tribute

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