Austin Symphony Orchestra
Peter Bay, conductor
Long Center’s Dell Hall

Experience the power and passion of Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony with your Austin Symphony Orchestra. From its unmistakable opening motif to its triumphant finale, this masterpiece embodies resilience and revolution, cementing its place as one of the most celebrated works in classical music. The program also explores rhapsodic brilliance, beginning with Franz Liszt's fiery Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2, followed by Debussy’s Première rapsodie, a dazzling showcase for clarinetist Stephen Girko. Pianist Alex Maynegre-Torra then brings to life Gershwin’s electrifying Second Rhapsody. The evening also features Enescu’s vibrant Romanian Rhapsody No. 1, making for a night of unforgettable musical storytelling.

Concert Sponsor: Christopher H. Cheever

PROGRAM:
FRANZ LISZT: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in D Minor, S. 359, No. 4
CLAUDE DEBUSSY: Première rapsodie for Clarinet and Orchestra
GEORGE ENESCU: Romanian Rhapsody No. 1 in A Major, Op. 11
GEORGE GERSHWIN: Second Rhapsody for Piano and Orchestra
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67

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Austin Symphony Orchestra
Peter Bay, conductor
Long Center’s Dell Hall

Experience the power and passion of Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony with your Austin Symphony Orchestra. From its unmistakable opening motif to its triumphant finale, this masterpiece embodies resilience and revolution, cementing its place as one of the most celebrated works in classical music. The program also explores rhapsodic brilliance, beginning with Franz Liszt's fiery Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2, followed by Debussy’s Première rapsodie, a dazzling showcase for clarinetist Stephen Girko. Pianist Alex Maynegre-Torra then brings to life Gershwin’s electrifying Second Rhapsody. The evening also features Enescu’s vibrant Romanian Rhapsody No. 1, making for a night of unforgettable musical storytelling.

Concert Sponsor: Christopher H. Cheever

PROGRAM:
FRANZ LISZT: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in D Minor, S. 359, No. 4
CLAUDE DEBUSSY: Première rapsodie for Clarinet and Orchestra
GEORGE ENESCU: Romanian Rhapsody No. 1 in A Major, Op. 11
GEORGE GERSHWIN: Second Rhapsody for Piano and Orchestra
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67

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Austin Symphony Orchestra
Peter Bay, conductor
Long Center’s Dell Hall

Back by popular demand, this true holiday favorite and beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful score, performed live to picture by your Austin Symphony Orchestra.  Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who's accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves.  Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family!

© 1990 Twentieth Century Fox

Title Sponsor: The Sarah & Ernest Butler Pops Series

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Austin Symphony Orchestra
Peter Bay, conductor
Long Center’s Dell Hall

Back by popular demand, this true holiday favorite and beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful score, performed live to picture by your Austin Symphony Orchestra.  Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who's accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves.  Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family!

© 1990 Twentieth Century Fox

Title Sponsor: The Sarah & Ernest Butler Pops Series

Get your tickets HERE.

Austin Symphony Orchestra
Peter Bay, conductor
Long Center’s Dell Hall

Embark on a Celestial Journey: Holst’s The Planets

Prepare to be transported beyond the bounds of Earth in an evening anchored by Gustav Holst’s cosmic masterpiece, The Planets. This iconic suite, with its sweeping grandeur and vivid musical imagery, offers a breathtaking tour of the solar system—each movement capturing the astrological character of its namesake planet. From the warlike intensity of “Mars” to the serene beauty of “Venus” and the mystical expanses of “Neptune,” Holst’s visionary score will leave you awe-struck.

Complementing this celestial centerpiece is a genre-defying set by Miguel Espinoza Fusion, whose dynamic Camino Desconocido merges flamenco fire, jazz sophistication, and world music flair into a captivating soundscape. Their original works push musical boundaries, creating a vibrant contrast that echoes the adventurous spirit of Holst.

The evening opens with Aaron Copland’s spirited Danzón Cubano—a festive, rhythm-driven tribute to Cuban dance that sets a joyful and infectious tone from the very first note.

Experience an unforgettable fusion of the terrestrial and the celestial—an exploration of rhythm, culture, and the stars.

Concert Sponsors: Marvin J. Brittman & Ronald C. Jernigan

PROGRAM:
AARON COPLAND: Danzón Cubano

MIGUEL ESPINOZA: Nagi Yate; Veneta                

GUSTAV HOLTS: The Planets, Op. 32

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Austin Symphony Orchestra
Peter Bay, conductor
Long Center’s Dell Hall

Embark on a Celestial Journey: Holst’s The Planets

Prepare to be transported beyond the bounds of Earth in an evening anchored by Gustav Holst’s cosmic masterpiece, The Planets. This iconic suite, with its sweeping grandeur and vivid musical imagery, offers a breathtaking tour of the solar system—each movement capturing the astrological character of its namesake planet. From the warlike intensity of “Mars” to the serene beauty of “Venus” and the mystical expanses of “Neptune,” Holst’s visionary score will leave you awe-struck.

Complementing this celestial centerpiece is a genre-defying set by Miguel Espinoza Fusion, whose dynamic Camino Desconocido merges flamenco fire, jazz sophistication, and world music flair into a captivating soundscape. Their original works push musical boundaries, creating a vibrant contrast that echoes the adventurous spirit of Holst.

The evening opens with Aaron Copland’s spirited Danzón Cubano—a festive, rhythm-driven tribute to Cuban dance that sets a joyful and infectious tone from the very first note.

Experience an unforgettable fusion of the terrestrial and the celestial—an exploration of rhythm, culture, and the stars.

Concert Sponsors: Marvin J. Brittman & Ronald C. Jernigan

PROGRAM:
AARON COPLAND: Danzón Cubano

MIGUEL ESPINOZA: Nagi Yate; Veneta                

GUSTAV HOLTS: The Planets, Op. 32

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Austin Symphony Orchestra
Peter Bay, conductor
Long Center’s Dell Hall

Join cellist Annie Jacobs-Perkins for an evening of rich storytelling and dynamic energy. The concert opens with Mendelssohn’s whimsical A Midsummer Night’s Dream overture, followed by Bloch’s deeply expressive Schelomo, a Hebraic rhapsody for cello and orchestra. The lively Polka and Fugue from Weinberger’s Schwanda, the Bagpiper leads to a vibrant finale with Bernstein’s beloved Symphonic Dances from West Side Story.

Concert Sponsors: Marvin J. Brittman & Ronald C. Jernigan | Sheri Clark Henriksen

PROGRAM:
FELIX MENDELSSOHN: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Incidental Music, Op. 61

ERNEST BLOCH: Schelomo (Hebraic Rhapsody)

JAROMÍR WEINBERGER: Schwanda, the Bagpiper: Polka and Fugue

LEONARD BERNSTEIN: West Side Story: Symphonic Dances

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Austin Symphony Orchestra
Peter Bay, conductor
Long Center’s Dell Hall

Join cellist Annie Jacobs-Perkins for an evening of rich storytelling and dynamic energy. The concert opens with Mendelssohn’s whimsical A Midsummer Night’s Dream overture, followed by Bloch’s deeply expressive Schelomo, a Hebraic rhapsody for cello and orchestra. The lively Polka and Fugue from Weinberger’s Schwanda, the Bagpiper leads to a vibrant finale with Bernstein’s beloved Symphonic Dances from West Side Story.

Concert Sponsors: Marvin J. Brittman & Ronald C. Jernigan | Sheri Clark Henriksen

PROGRAM:
FELIX MENDELSSOHN: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Incidental Music, Op. 61

ERNEST BLOCH: Schelomo (Hebraic Rhapsody)

JAROMÍR WEINBERGER: Schwanda, the Bagpiper: Polka and Fugue

LEONARD BERNSTEIN: West Side Story: Symphonic Dances

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Austin Symphony Orchestra
Peter Bay, conductor
Long Center’s Dell Hall

Come along for a swashbuckling adventure with Captain Jack Sparrow, his motley crew, and your Austin Symphony Orchestra. Starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, and Keira Knightley, the action-packed movie sets mystery, intrigue, swords, and treasure to a live performance of Klaus Badelt’s thrilling musical score based on themes of Hans Zimmer.

Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts.® All rights reserved.

Title Sponsor: The Sarah & Ernest Butler Pops Series

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Austin Symphony Orchestra
Peter Bay, conductor
Long Center’s Dell Hall

Come along for a swashbuckling adventure with Captain Jack Sparrow, his motley crew, and your Austin Symphony Orchestra. Starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, and Keira Knightley, the action-packed movie sets mystery, intrigue, swords, and treasure to a live performance of Klaus Badelt’s thrilling musical score based on themes of Hans Zimmer.

Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts.® All rights reserved.

Title Sponsor: The Sarah & Ernest Butler Pops Series

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Austin Symphony Orchestra
Peter Bay, conductor
Long Center’s Dell Hall

Get ready for an evening where cinematic drama and symphonic grandeur collide. The night opens with Bernard Herrmann’s suspenseful Psycho: A Short Suite, arranged by Palmer. Violinist Nancy Zhou then takes center stage for Korngold’s lush and romantic Violin Concerto. The evening concludes with Strauss’ awe-inspiring tone poem Also sprach Zarathustra, famously immortalized in 2001: A Space Odyssey.

PROGRAM:
BERNARD HERRMANN/Palmer: Psycho: A Short Suite
ERICH WOLGANG KORNGOLD: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35
RICHARD STRAUSS: Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30

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Austin Symphony Orchestra
Peter Bay, conductor
Long Center’s Dell Hall

Get ready for an evening where cinematic drama and symphonic grandeur collide. The night opens with Bernard Herrmann’s suspenseful Psycho: A Short Suite, arranged by Palmer. Violinist Nancy Zhou then takes center stage for Korngold’s lush and romantic Violin Concerto. The evening concludes with Strauss’ awe-inspiring tone poem Also sprach Zarathustra, famously immortalized in 2001: A Space Odyssey.

PROGRAM:
BERNARD HERRMANN/Palmer: Psycho: A Short Suite
ERICH WOLGANG KORNGOLD: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35
RICHARD STRAUSS: Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30

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Marie Antoinette:
Vampire Queen of Versailles

In this mysteriously seductive reimagining of Marie Antoinette’s story, Stephen Mills transforms the infamous queen into a creature of the night, wielding power through allure, ambition, and an insatiable thirst. Drawing inspiration from the pages of history, this full-length, world premiere production blends high drama with supernatural intrigue. With hauntingly elegant choreography and a visually opulent design, Marie Antoinette: Vampire Queen of Versailles unveils a world where desire is deadly, betrayal is inevitable, and even the most powerful must ultimately face the blade.

Commissioned by The Butler New Choreography Endowment

Get your tickets HERE.

Marie Antoinette:
Vampire Queen of Versailles

In this mysteriously seductive reimagining of Marie Antoinette’s story, Stephen Mills transforms the infamous queen into a creature of the night, wielding power through allure, ambition, and an insatiable thirst. Drawing inspiration from the pages of history, this full-length, world premiere production blends high drama with supernatural intrigue. With hauntingly elegant choreography and a visually opulent design, Marie Antoinette: Vampire Queen of Versailles unveils a world where desire is deadly, betrayal is inevitable, and even the most powerful must ultimately face the blade.

Commissioned by The Butler New Choreography Endowment

Get your tickets HERE.

Marie Antoinette:
Vampire Queen of Versailles

In this mysteriously seductive reimagining of Marie Antoinette’s story, Stephen Mills transforms the infamous queen into a creature of the night, wielding power through allure, ambition, and an insatiable thirst. Drawing inspiration from the pages of history, this full-length, world premiere production blends high drama with supernatural intrigue. With hauntingly elegant choreography and a visually opulent design, Marie Antoinette: Vampire Queen of Versailles unveils a world where desire is deadly, betrayal is inevitable, and even the most powerful must ultimately face the blade.

Commissioned by The Butler New Choreography Endowment

Get your tickets HERE.

Austin Symphony Orchestra
Peter Bay, conductor
Long Center’s Dell Hall

Journey from mythic magic to Spanish romance and ultimate transcendence in this unforgettable evening of music.

The night culminates in the awe-inspiring power of Mozart’s Requiem, brought vividly to life in by your ASO along with the voices of Chorus Austin. This timeless masterpiece of beauty, drama, and spiritual depth—Mozart’s final work—promises to stir the soul and leave audiences breathless. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience its full emotional force and choral grandeur.

Leading into this monumental conclusion, world-renowned guitarist Grisha Goryachev performs Rodrigo’s passionate Concierto de Aranjuez, a beloved work rich with Spanish color and poetic elegance. The evening begins with Dan Perttu’s Nimue and Her Fairies, a luminous orchestral fantasy inspired by Arthurian legend.

Three distinct musical realms—myth, romance, and requiem—intertwine in a concert experience that will uplift, move, and inspire.

Concert Sponsors: Araminta & Tom Sellers

PROGRAM:
Grisha Goryachev, guitar 
Chorus Austin (Ryan Heller, Artistic Director)

DANIEL PERTTU: Nimue and Her Fairies, Op. 39b (premiere of full orchestration)
JOAQUÍN RODRIGO: Concierto de Aranjuez
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART: Requiem, K. 636.

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Austin Symphony Orchestra
Peter Bay, conductor
Long Center’s Dell Hall

Journey from mythic magic to Spanish romance and ultimate transcendence in this unforgettable evening of music.

The night culminates in the awe-inspiring power of Mozart’s Requiem, brought vividly to life in by your ASO along with the voices of Chorus Austin. This timeless masterpiece of beauty, drama, and spiritual depth—Mozart’s final work—promises to stir the soul and leave audiences breathless. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience its full emotional force and choral grandeur.

Leading into this monumental conclusion, world-renowned guitarist Grisha Goryachev performs Rodrigo’s passionate Concierto de Aranjuez, a beloved work rich with Spanish color and poetic elegance. The evening begins with Dan Perttu’s Nimue and Her Fairies, a luminous orchestral fantasy inspired by Arthurian legend.

Three distinct musical realms—myth, romance, and requiem—intertwine in a concert experience that will uplift, move, and inspire.

Concert Sponsors: Araminta & Tom Sellers

PROGRAM:
Grisha Goryachev, guitar 
Chorus Austin (Ryan Heller, Artistic Director)

DANIEL PERTTU: Nimue and Her Fairies, Op. 39b (premiere of full orchestration)
JOAQUÍN RODRIGO: Concierto de Aranjuez
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART: Requiem, K. 636.

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3:00pm
Pre-concert talk 2:00pm

Arizona Philharmonic
Peter Bay, conductor
Laura Arganbright, oboe

Maestro Peter Bay leads the final concert of our season with a cast of musical characters—each piece offering a distinct role, from playful and lyrical to quietly defiant and boldly inventive. Thurber’s Dogs opens the program with musical portraits drawn from James Thurber’s cartoon sketches—short, colorful pieces that capture the quirks and charm of a parade of imaginary dogs, composed by Peter Schickele, best known for his satirical alter ego, P.D.Q. Bach. Oboe Concerto by Marie Clémence de Grandval, written in 1877, introduces a more elegant voice: poised, expressive, and understated, with our principal oboist Laura Arganbright giving the solo line clarity and warmth from start to finish. In contrast, Farewell to Stromness by Peter Maxwell Davies speaks in a quiet, unwavering tone—its gentle melody shaped like a walk through a threatened landscape, a peaceful yet pointed protest against environmental destruction. The program ends with Symphony No. 1 by Ludwig van Beethoven, a bold and youthful entry into the symphonic tradition—playful in its turns, grounded in Classical form, and already brimming with the personality of a composer stepping into view.

Schickele is the final American composer featured in our season celebrating American voices in recognition of America’s 250th year.

PROGRAM:

PETER SCHICKELE Thurber’s Dogs (1994) 🇺🇸

MARIE CLÉMENCE DE GRANDVAL Oboe Concerto in D Minor, Op. 7 (1877) 🇫🇷

PETER MAXWELL DAVIES Farewell to Stromness (1980) 🇬🇧

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21 (1800) 🇩🇪

Program subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

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Austin Symphony Orchestra
Peter Bay, conductor
Long Center’s Dell Hall

JExperience Rhapsody in Blue like never before! In a groundbreaking performance, the Austin Symphony Orchestra will bring George Gershwin himself to the stage—through the power of Steinway & Sons' Spirio | r technology. This state-of-the-art piano system will perform Gershwin’s own recorded keystrokes in perfect synchronization with the orchestra, allowing audiences to hear Rhapsody in Blue as Gershwin originally played it.

This extraordinary evening, sponsored by the Bancroft Initiative, also features American Ballads by Morton Gould, Ives’ Symphony No. 1, and Copland’s Rodeo: Four Dance Episodes, all enhanced by Westwater Arts’ stunning multimedia visuals.

Don’t miss this fusion of history and innovation—where Gershwin’s own touch meets the brilliance of your Austin Symphony Orchestra!

PROGRAM:
Westwater Arts, symphonic photochoreography
“George Gershwin” (Steinway Spirio piano)

MORTON GOULD: Selection from American Ballads                
GEORGE GERSHWIN/Grofé: Rhapsody in Blue

National Park Suite:
CHARLES IVES: Symphony No. 1 in D Minor, S. 1
Rodeo!:
AARON COPLAND: Rodeo: Four Dance Episodes

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Austin Symphony Orchestra
Peter Bay, conductor
Long Center’s Dell Hall

JExperience Rhapsody in Blue like never before! In a groundbreaking performance, the Austin Symphony Orchestra will bring George Gershwin himself to the stage—through the power of Steinway & Sons' Spirio | r technology. This state-of-the-art piano system will perform Gershwin’s own recorded keystrokes in perfect synchronization with the orchestra, allowing audiences to hear Rhapsody in Blue as Gershwin originally played it.

This extraordinary evening, sponsored by the Bancroft Initiative, also features American Ballads by Morton Gould, Ives’ Symphony No. 1, and Copland’s Rodeo: Four Dance Episodes, all enhanced by Westwater Arts’ stunning multimedia visuals.

Don’t miss this fusion of history and innovation—where Gershwin’s own touch meets the brilliance of your Austin Symphony Orchestra!

PROGRAM:
Westwater Arts, symphonic photochoreography
“George Gershwin” (Steinway Spirio piano)

MORTON GOULD: Selection from American Ballads                
GEORGE GERSHWIN/Grofé: Rhapsody in Blue

National Park Suite:
CHARLES IVES: Symphony No. 1 in D Minor, S. 1
Rodeo!:
AARON COPLAND: Rodeo: Four Dance Episodes

Get your tickets HERE.