Discover the jaw-dropping artistry of next-gen talents as the 100 musicians of the SF Symphony Youth Orchestra come together to explore repertoire standards and new works alike.

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San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra

Davies Symphony Hall

Benjamin Grosvenor “commands the stage with aristocratic ease.” (The New York Times) Grosvenor is the brilliant soloist for Beethoven’s final piano concerto, “Emperor.” The nickname reflects the temperament of the masterpiece, its majesty and nobility — a crowning achievement, indeed. The evening concludes with Shostakovich’s Ninth Symphony, whose number alone would terrify the average composer with its inevitable comparison to Beethoven’s Ninth. But instead of the generally expected grandiose, no-holds-barred praise for Stalin’s World War II victory, the composer’s irreverent, sardonic sense of humor delivered a mocking little number!

Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Jennifer Higdon’s Fanfare Rítmico is a 21st century work that celebrates the “speed of modern life,” opening with an energetic flourish. Orchestra Iowa’s own Miko Kominami performs Liszt’s iconic Piano Concerto No. 2 with its melodic theme, expressive variations, and challenging solo passages. Shostakovich’s masterful Symphony No. 5 closes with a bold, enduring statement of resisting oppression.

A Booming Finale

Paramount Theatre Iowa

5th Plaza

The Mobile Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-2025 season ends in a blaze of glory, highlighting three masterful French composers. Maurice Ravel’s La Valse opens the concert with its intoxicating whirl of waltzes, shimmering with kaleidoscopic colors. The music first draws us into a world of swirling dance and poignant nostalgia — and then devolves into a stunning depiction of the devastation of the early 20th century.

Symphonie Fantastique

Saenger Theatre

'A dazzling total work of art' and 'sparkling and imaginative music theatre'. This is how the new dance opera How Anansi liberated the stories of the world was received at its world premiere in 2021. This season, the National Ballet and the National Opera are therefore once again highlighting the story about the resourceful fairytale spider Anansi with a lot of passion, verve and humor.

How Anansi liberated the stories of the world

National Opera & Ballet

Coleman’s Sandbox Premiere with William Eddins

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

27’52” is made for six dancers, who form three duets. When the ballet was created, four dancers from the original cast were inspired by various poems in the creation process. Quotes from these poems are also included in the work. The ballet was developed through a unique collaboration between choreographer and composer, as German composer Dirk Haubrich created the music specifically for this piece.

Spring Experience 2025

Citizens Opera House

Join the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra for an evening of sublime music featuring the world-renowned violinist Anne Akiko Meyers. This special concert, titled "Taking Flight," will be held at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York, NY, on May 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The program promises an unforgettable journey through the works of Beethoven, Haydn, Eric Whitacre, and more, including a world premiere of a new work commissioned by Anne Akiko Meyers from choral superstar Eric Whitacre.

The concert will explore themes of flight and transcendence, starting with Haydn's "String Quartet, Op.64 No. 5, The Lark," orchestrated by Dov Scheindlin, and continuing with Caroline Shaw's "and the swallow," arranged by Julian Azkoul. The highlight of the evening will be the world premiere of Eric Whitacre's new work, a violin showpiece that promises to captivate the audience alongside Vaughan Williams’ "The Lark Ascending," both performed by Anne Akiko Meyers. The program will also feature Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata for Chamber Orchestra," orchestrated by Sahun Sam Hong, offering a fresh perspective on this beloved piece.

Subscriptions are on sale starting February 7, 2024, with single tickets available from May 17, 2024. Secure your subscription today for the best seats at this must-see event, showcasing the "vigorous mastery, unflinching technical skills, and stylish elegance" (The Los Angeles Times) of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and Anne Akiko Meyers. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the power of classical music to uplift and inspire, as Orpheus and Meyers take you on a flight through the beauty and complexity of the human spirit.

Orpheus & Anne Akiko Meyers

The Reformed Church of Bronxville

Morris Museum

Carnegie Hall

Modern-day adventure awaits with the most iconic detective duo of all time reimagined as a gal-pal comedy in “Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B.” Set in present-day London, depressed American divorcee Dr. Joan Watson moves in with the carefree and eccentric Shirley Holmes, only to find themselves entangled in a series of mysteries, all related to a cunning supervillain who remains one step ahead of them. This twist on Doyle’s cherished Sherlock Holmes characters delivers non-stop laughter inside a rollicking murder mystery that promises fun for everyone.

Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B 

Rio Salado Park

Temple of Music and Art

Retta and Reggie are enjoying their usual evening on the porch when a longtime neighbor is pulled over by the police just before turning into his driveway. Everything goes as expected—until the unexpected happens. Tensions escalate, and eventually erupt, transporting us to a startling conclusion in Ms. Howard’s powerful new work. Lileana Blain-Cruz, a “master of curating chaos” (The New York Times), directs.

BUST

Goodman Theatre

Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados leads this major company premiere. Grammy winner Osvaldo Golijov’s dramatic, flamenco-inspired score meets a poignant libretto by David Henry Hwang in what the LA Times calls “one of the most moving and meaningful operas of our time.” Ana María Martínez takes center stage as Lorca’s muse Margarita Xirgu, recounting the poet’s life and his last days in the Spanish Civil War. Daniela Mack steps into the role of Federico García Lorca, the man whose pen proved just as dangerous as any pistol.

Ainadamar

The Music Center

Where love is concerned, too much is not even enough. Rosina is young, clever, and wealthy, but her greedy guardian desires her and her fortune for himself. Using her wits to outsmart him and find her true love, she enlists Figaro, the mischievous and well-connected local barber, who has more than a few tricks up his sleeve. Plans go awry (resulting in several close shaves) against the backdrop of Gioachino Rossini’s iconic score as romance and a little old-fashioned trickery combine in one of the best-loved comedies of all time.

The Barber Of Seville

Gil Shaham Weekend

Granada Theatre

Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Des Moines Symphony presents its Season Finale: Pines of Rome, under the baton of the esteemed Maestro Joseph Giunta. This spectacular concert will take place at the Des Moines Civic Center with performances on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 7:30 PM, and a matinee on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 2:30 PM.

The evening promises to be a journey through the vibrant landscapes of Italy, beginning with Mendelssohn-Hensel’s lively Overture in C Major. The adventure continues with Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony, capturing the essence of Italy's bustling streets and serene landscapes. The talented George Li will then take the stage, performing Saint-Saëns’ Second Piano Concerto, a piece that dazzles with its virtuosity and emotional depth. The finale of the concert, Respighi’s Pines of Rome, promises to be a breathtaking experience, with its evocative melodies and powerful brass sections that will fill the Civic Center with the majestic sounds of Rome.

Maestro Joseph Giunta, celebrated for his dynamic conducting and innovative programming, will lead the orchestra through this exhilarating program. His distinguished career and passionate interpretations of both traditional and new music have made him one of the most respected conductors in the United States.

Ticket prices range from $20 to $80, with half-price tickets available for students. The concert will last approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes, including one intermission. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of the Des Moines Symphony’s Season Finale: Pines of Rome. It’s a musical journey that promises to be as enchanting as the Eternal City itself.

Season Finale: Pines of Rome

Des Moines Civic Center

Nick and Jan Cheyney have recently moved into a dilapidated attic apartment in downtown New York City. Beneath the peeling wallpaper, they are amazed to uncover a message scrawled in lipstick by 1920s dancer Madeline Marsh. Fascinated by the discovery, they are unprepared for the return of its ghostly author, still desperate to become a movie star.

Maddie

The Players Theatre

Xian Conducts Mozart

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Princeton University

As the tyrannical First Order rises to overthrow the New Republic, Rey, a desert scavenger, and Finn, an ex-stormtrooper, find themselves teaming up with Han Solo and Chewbacca to return vital information to the Resistance.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens In Concert

Linda Ronstadt Music Hall

Jader Bignamini leads Ravel’s nod to the past and French pianist Bertrand Chamayou has the “big technique that you need,” (Seattle Times) to play Ravel’s piano concertos back-to-back. Composed at the same time, the two magnificent works combine Ravel’s flair for orchestral color with pianistic virtuosity and the influence of jazz. Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio espagnol began as a feature for the violin but ended up a showpiece for the entire orchestra.

Ravel's Piano Concertos

Orchestra Hall

Broadway’s spellbinding spectacular HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD is coming to Los Angeles. Join the next adventure and experience the wizarding world like never before at this record-breaking hit and winner of six Tony Awards including Best Play. “It’s one of the most defining pop culture events of the decade” (Forbes).

Harry Potter And The Cursed Child

Broadway in Hollywood

Immerse yourself in an evening of enchanting music as the Walt Disney Concert Hall presents "Ravel & Adolphe" featuring the Los Angeles Philharmonic under the baton of the renowned French conductor Ludovic Morlot. This captivating concert series kicks off on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 8:00 PM, with additional performances on Saturday, May 17, at 2:00 PM, and Sunday, May 18, at 2:00 PM.

The program promises a journey through Spanish dance-inspired symphonic poems, starting with Granados' "Tres danzas españolas," followed by the world premiere of Julia Adolphe's Cello Concerto. This groundbreaking piece is a LA Phil commission, generously supported by the Deborah Borda Women in the Arts Initiative. The concert will also feature Ravel's masterpieces, including "Pavane for a Dead Princess," "Rapsodie espagnole," and the iconic "Boléro."

Joining the Los Angeles Philharmonic is cellist Seth Parker Woods, whose innovative performances have captivated audiences worldwide. Woods' collaboration with the orchestra for the premiere of Adolphe's concerto is eagerly anticipated by both classical music aficionados and new-music enthusiasts.

Enhance your concert experience with "Drinks in the Garden" starting at 6:30 PM before the performance. Enjoy a complimentary drink and the serene ambiance of Walt Disney Concert Hall's rooftop garden, weather permitting.

This performance is part of the Friday Evenings 1 FR1 Series, which includes other notable concerts such as "Star Wars in Concert," "Rachmaninoff & Muhly," and "Gustav and Alma." Don't miss this opportunity to explore the music of Julia Adolphe and experience the Los Angeles Philharmonic's exceptional artistry.

Please note that programs, artists, dates, prices, and availability are subject to change. All sales are final. For more information on tickets and the full concert series, visit the LA Phil website.

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BUST

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