From a prowling mountain lion to a powerful symphony, this program is full of heart and heroism. Adam Schoenberg’s Cool Cat is a cinematic tribute to P-22, the beloved Hollywood mountain lion who became a symbol of resilience. Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy, featuring the expressive artistry of violinist Rachel Lee Priday, blends lyrical beauty with the spirit of Scottish folk music. The evening culminates in Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5, a work the composer described as “a symphony on the greatness of the human soul,” composed in the final years of World War II. Grand, stirring, and filled with emotional depth, this concert is a true triumph.

Joyful Triumph

Auburn High School

Celebrate the magic of the season with Auburn Symphony’s Holiday Spectacular, featuring acclaimed vocalist Jimmie Herrod—the “Golden Buzzer” finalist from America’s Got Talent and beloved Pink Martini performer. Known for his dazzling voice and heartfelt stage presence, Jimmie brings warmth, wonder, and a touch of star power to this year’s holiday celebration.

Holiday Spectacular

Colors of Sound invites you to experience chamber music’s emotional power up close. The program opens with Philip Wharton’s Hussite Fantasy, a vivid work inspired by a legendary Czech hymn said to have turned armies to flight. Shimmering textures give way to bold rhythms—including a wild furiant and a quasi-medieval finale—imbued with Wharton’s personal connection to the region where Dvořák once summered.

Colors of Sound

Auburn Arts & Culture Center

Auburn Symphony’s season begins with This Beautiful Earth, a program that embraces music’s deep connection to nature and culture. Gabriela Lena Frank’s Elegía Andina reflects on her diverse heritage with lush, folk-inspired melodies, while Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez transports listeners to the gardens of Spain with its breathtaking lyricism. Internationally acclaimed guitarist JIJI, praised for her “mesmerizing” performances (The Washington Post), brings her extraordinary artistry to this timeless masterpiece. The concert concludes with Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony, a radiant and high-spirited work capturing the warmth and energy of sunlit landscapes.

This Beautiful Earth

Auburn Symphony’s summer concert returns to the beautiful grounds of Soos Creek Botanical Garden with a vibrant string quartet performance rooted in rhythm and movement. “Strings in the Garden” invites you to unwind with graceful and spirited music inspired by the world of dance—from the playful charm of Fritz Kreisler to the irresistible rhythms of Richard Strauss Jr. and the tango flair of Astor Piazzolla.

Strings in the Garden

Soos Creek Botanical Garden & Heritage Center

Lights, camera, music! Auburn Symphony presents Night at the Oscars, a dazzling evening of symphonic film music celebrating the greatest moments in cinema history. From sweeping love themes to pulse-pounding adventure scores, this concert showcases the unforgettable music that has defined Hollywood’s most iconic films. Relive the magic of the movies through the power of a full orchestra—an award-worthy performance you won’t want to miss!

Night at the Oscars

Federal Way PAEC

With the United States nearing its 250th anniversary, Summit, Myths & Music honors the landscapes and myths that have defined the country’s spirit. Carl Nielsen’s Helios Overture traces the sun’s grand ascent over the Aegean, filling the orchestra with brilliance. Britten’s Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes follows—an evocative seascape of shimmering blues, stark silences, and surging waves. The mystery of Mount Rainier unfolds in Stephen Lias’s It Stands Alone, a powerful multimedia tribute commissioned in partnership with the National Park Service to honor Mount Rainier National Park’s 125th anniversary. The evening concludes with Dvořák’s American Suite, where dance-like melodies and rustic harmonies celebrate the composer’s love for the New World.

Summit, Myths & Music

Old and New explores the intersection of tradition and innovation through the intimate sounds of flute, oboe, cello, and harpsichord. Trio sonatas by J.S. Bach and J.J. Quantz provide the elegant backbone of the program—models of baroque balance and interplay. Czech composer Ilja Hurnik’s Sonata da camera draws from this same lineage, infusing the style with 20th-century wit and rhythmic charm.

Old and New

Auburn Symphony joins forces with Seattle Pro Musica for a concert of profound beauty and emotional depth. Mozart’s Requiem, left unfinished at the time of his death, is a work of timeless intensity and soaring choral grandeur. Osvaldo Golijov’s Oceana, inspired by Pablo Neruda’s poetry, transforms the orchestra and choir into a vast, shimmering seascape. Together, these works create a poignant and unforgettable experience—music that resonates long after the final note.

Auburn Symphony Orchestra

Feb 21, 2026

Night at the Oscars

Mar 29, 2026

Summit, Myths & Music

Apr 25, 2026

Old and New

May 3, 2026

Mozart Requiem

Jan 25, 2026

Joyful Triumph

Dec 8, 2025

Holiday Spectacular

Auburn Symphony Orchestra