2025-26 Season: Radiant Reflections
Saturday, October 11
"Tales of Imagination"
The season begins with Berlioz’s spellbinding Symphonie fantastique, Henri Tomasi’s expressive Saxophone Concerto, performed by rising star Valentin Kovalev, and Berlioz’s dazzling Le Corsaire Overture.
Valentin Kovalev
Sunday, November 16
"Echoes of the Past"
Art, history, and national identity come together in this evocative program featuring Hindemith’s Mathis der Maler Symphony and Respighi’s beloved tone poem, The Pines of Rome.
Sunday, December 14
"Holiday Magic"
A family favorite returns! Celebrate the season with music representing Christmas, Hanukkah, and winter traditions around the world—plus a special holiday story and a festive appearance by a certain surprise sleigh-bell-ringing guest.
Sunday, February 15
"Radiant Voices"
Frank Ticheli’s powerful orchestral fantasy Radiant Voices opens this emotionally rich program. Then, acclaimed soloist Leland Ko joins the DSO for Dvořák’s deeply expressive Cello Concerto in B minor.
Leland Ko
Saturday, March 21
"Mariachi Mosaic!"
Mariachi Acero joins the DSO for a festive celebration of Mexican musical traditions, blending symphonic and folkloric idioms together into a distinctive Mariachi Mosaic! The concert also features a solo performance by the First Place Winner of the DSO’s 2026 Young Artists Auditions.
Mariachi Acero
Saturday, May 16
"American Reflections"
The season closes with a stirring celebration of American music: Margaret Bonds’ Montgomery Variations, Barber’s lyrical Violin Concerto performed by virtuoso Nathan Meltzer, and Copland’s triumphant Symphony No. 3, featuring his iconic Fanfare for the Common Man.
Nathan Meltzer
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