Concerts

Nate Seman, Principal Tuba
Nate Seman, Principal Tuba

TV Tunes and Treasures

Themes from television shows are some of our fondest memories, creating rich and nostalgic images in our minds. You’ll revel in classical tunes made popular by Looney Tunes and Popeye and smile to music from The Flintstones, Star Trek, and Downton Abbey.

Fernando Traba, Principal Bassoon
Fernando Traba, Principal Bassoon

Crazy for You

Our annual Valentine's Day-themed concert is an audience favorite. Enjoy romantic favorites, including "As Time Goes By" from Casablanca, selections from West Side Story, Cinderella Overture, "My Funny Valentine," and "Some Enchanted Evening."

Marcelina Suchocka, Principal Percussion
Marcelina Suchocka, Principal Percussion

A Musical Comedy

This concert promises big grins and hearty laughs. Leroy Anderson’s The Typewriter features the real thing as a solo instrument! You will delight to the Scherzo for Motorcycle and Orchestra from Indiana Jones, plus music from La Cage aux Folles and The Producers.

 Joshua Horne, Co-Principal Horn and  Calvin Falwell, bass clarinet
Joshua Horne, Co-Principal Horn and Calvin Falwell, bass clarinet
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G.O.A.T.s (Greatest of All Time)

Who reigns supreme over all of music history? Hear our conductor’s picks spanning genres and centuries. From Beethoven to Mozart, and from Queen’s "Bohemian Rhapsody" to Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music, this concert of winners showcases the best of the best.

Musical Selections

Amaryn Olmeda, featured violinist
Amaryn Olmeda, featured violinist
Featured

Vivaldi Inspired

  • On Sale: Yes
  • Flex: Yes
  • Date(s):
  • Event Cancelled: No
  • Program (short):
    • Composer: VIVALDI, Piece: "Spring" from {i}The Four Seasons{/i}
    • Composer: STRAVINSKY, Piece: "Sinfonia" and "Gavotte" from {i}Pulcinella Suite{/i}
    • Composer: COLERIDGE-TAYLOR, Piece: {i}Idyll{/i}
    • Composer: HOLST, Piece: {i}Brook Green{/i} Suite
    • Composer: RESPIGHI, Piece: "Italiana" and "Siciliana" from {i}Ancient Airs and Dances{/i} Suite No. 3
    • Composer: VIVALDI, Piece: "Summer" from {i}The Four Seasons{/i}
  • Has intermission?: No
  • Conductor: Kalena Bovell
  • Featured Guest Artists: None/Single Artist, Amaryn Olmeda
  • Program: 2425 | disc3 | VIVALDI Spring, 2425 | disc3 | STRAVINSKY Pulcinella, 2425 | disc3 | COLERIDGE-TAYLOR Idyll, 2425 | disc3 | HOLST Brook Green Suite, 2425 | disc3 | RESPIGHI Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No. 3, 2425 | disc3 | VIVALDI summer

Everything old is new again. “Spring” and “Summer” from Vivaldi’s beloved Four Seasons bookend this program featuring violinist Amaryn Olmeda, a rising star. Stravinsky, Respighi, Coleridge-Taylor, and Holst all took a page from musical styles of the past.

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