Our Concert Season
Experience the raw emotional depth and architectural grandeur of The Cleveland Orchestra. The evening opens with Richard Strauss’s Metamorphosen, a hauntingly beautiful study for 23 solo strings that serves as a profound elegy for a lost world, showcasing the ensemble’s world-renowned tonal balance and precise articulation. This intensity finds its resolution in Beethoven’s monumental Symphony No. 3 ("Eroica"), a work that famously shattered the boundaries of the classical form and remains a testament to the enduring human spirit. Do not miss this opportunity to witness "America's Best Orchestra" bring their vaunted precision and daunting power to these two cornerstones of the orchestral repertoire in the stellar acoustics of The Community Church of Vero Beach.
Cleveland Orchestra
Chia-Hsuan Lin, Conductor
Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
February 15, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Chia-Hsuan Lin, Conductor
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Woodwind Quartet: Jamie Strefeler (Oboe), Nikolay Blagov (Clarinet),
Gabriel Bergeron-Langlois (Bassoon), August Haller (Horn)
Program:
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante for Four Winds in E-flat major, K. 297b
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Franz Schubert: Symphony No. 5 in Bâ™ major, D 485
Experience the brilliance of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra as they welcome the "rock solid" and "animated" Chia-Hsuan Lin to the podium for an evening of classical mastery. This performance features a special highlight: Mozart’s exquisite Sinfonia Concertante for Four Winds, showcasing the exceptional artistry of the Orlando Philharmonic’s own principal wind players as soloists. Their virtuosity is perfectly paired with the youthful charm and melodic grace of Schubert’s Symphony No. 5, creating a program that radiates elegance and energy. With Maestro Lin’s trademark command guiding the ensemble, this concert promises an unforgettable journey through some of the most refined repertoire in the orchestral canon. Secure your seats today to witness this powerful hometown collaboration live!
Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
Experience an evening of profound musical storytelling as the world-renowned Academy of St Martin in the Fields joins forces with the visionary pianist and composer Conrad Tao. This meticulously curated program bridges the gap between European elegance and American innovation, opening with the modernist textures of Ruth Crawford Seeger’s Music for Small Orchestra. At the heart of the performance, Tao takes center stage for Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, a masterpiece of lyrical beauty and emotional depth. The journey concludes with the quintessential sounds of the American spirit in Aaron Copland’s beloved Appalachian Spring. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a "shaping force of classical music" collaborate with one of the finest ensembles in the world for a night of brilliant artistry.
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Conrad Tao, Piano Soloist
Midori with Festival Strings Lucerne
Midori with Festival Strings Lucerne
February 26, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Daniel Dodds, Leader & Artistic Director
Midori, Violin Soloist
Program:
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Ludwig van Beethoven: Overture to Egmont, Op. 84
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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35
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Mauriece Ravel: Menuet sur le nom d’Haydn, M. 58, arr. for strings by Cliff Colnot
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Helena Winkelman: Papa Haydn’s Parrot, Hommage à Haydn
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Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36
Prepare for an evening of virtuosity as the legendary violinist Midori joins the prestigious Festival Strings Lucerne for a program that spans the heights of Romantic passion and the wit of the Enlightenment. The evening reaches a fever pitch with Midori’s interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, a work of staggering technical demand and lush, soaring melodies. This powerhouse performance is framed by the dramatic intensity of Beethoven’s Egmont Overture and his jubilant Symphony No. 2, alongside clever, modern tributes to Haydn by Maurice Ravel and Helena Winkelman. From thunderous orchestral swells to the delicate precision of a world-class soloist, this is a rare opportunity to witness musical mastery in its purest form—secure your seats now for an unforgettable symphonic journey.
Midori, Violin Soloist
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Gerard Schwarz, Conductor
Palm Beach Orchestra
March 16, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Gerard Schwarz, Conductor
Julian Schwarz, Cello Soloist
Program:
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Overture to The Magic Flute, K. 620
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Richard Strauss: Don Quixote, TrV 184, Op. 35, featuring Julian Schwarz, cello
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Felix Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90 ("Italian")
Join the Palm Beach Symphony for a poignant evening of musical storytelling as Conductor Gerard Schwarz welcomes his son, acclaimed cellist Julian Schwarz, to the stage. This father-son collaboration brings a profound, intuitive chemistry to Richard Strauss’ Don Quixote, where the solo cello takes on the "role" of the titular knight in a series of vivid, adventurous variations. The program is bookended by orchestral masterpieces, opening with the Masonic mystery of Mozart’s Overture to The Magic Flute and closing with the radiant, rhythmic joy of Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 ("Italian"). From the whimsical chivalry of Strauss to the sun-soaked brilliance of the Mediterranean, this performance offers a rare look at a world-class artistic legacy in action.
Julian Schwarz, Cello Soloist