The Sounds of the Season concert has become a beloved Southlake family tradition, captivating audiences with a delightful blend of holiday classics. Attendees can expect to be transported into the magical world of The Nutcracker, experience nostalgic holiday melodies like "White Christmas" and participate in a heartwarming Holly Jolly sing-along, among other festive musical selections.

Program:

VARIOUS: It's Christmastime: A Medley for Orchestra

HERBERT: “March of the Toys” from Babes in Toyland

WENDEL: Little Bolero Boy

LEONTOVITCH: Carol of the Bells

ANDERSON: Song of the Bells

COLERIDGE-TAYLOR: Christmas Overture

BERLIN: White Christmas

WALDTEUFEL: Skaters' Waltz

TCHAIKOVSKY: “March” from The Nutcracker Suite No. 1

TCHAIKOVSKY: “Russian Dance” from The Nutcracker Suite No. 1

TCHAIKOVSKY: “Waltz of the Flowers” from The Nutcracker Suite No. 1

STEPHENSON: A Holly and Jolly Sing-Along

“Christmas can never come too early! Celtic Woman is thrilled to announce our Symphony Christmas Tour 2025! Experience the magical sound of Celtic Woman this holiday season from December 2nd. We are honoured to be performing across the US this December with so many world class orchestras.”

Our celebration of the music of FINAL FANTASY XIV and XVI by renowned composer Masayoshi Soken will be led by legendary maestro Arnie Roth and performed by a full symphony orchestra and chorus. This exciting program also features iconic works by Nobuo Uematsu, Masashi Hamauzu, Yoko Shimomura, and other great composers from throughout the FINAL FANTASY series. FINAL FANTASY XIV & XVI original vocalist Amanda Achen joins this musical journey, and lyricist Koji Fox will be in attendance!

Koji Fox is is a senior translator and localization supervisor at SQUARE ENIX and the world and lore development co-lead for FINAL FANTASY XIV, and was an essential part of the FINAL FANTASY XVI development team. He has contributed lyrics to many beloved songs from these games, including “Answers,” “Dragonsong,” “Shadowbringers,” “Triumph,” and “My Star.”

This special concert includes HD video created by SQUARE ENIX specifically for this tour. Don’t miss out on this multimedia concert experience!

This concert is dedicated to Mr. and Mrs. William M. Davis with generous support from Davoil, Inc.

Austrian composer Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 presents a musical interpretation of heaven. Sleigh bells and flutes open the symphony with a delicate chiming, and later, the angelic voice of a soprano arrives in the final movement to sing texts from Mahler’s favorite book of German poetry. To balance out the program, British conductor Dame Jane Glover makes her debut as FWSO’s Principal Guest Conductor with pianist Imogen Cooper in Mozart’s final piano concerto, the No. 27 in B-flat major, and soprano Lauren Snouffer sings the ever-delightful Exsultate, jubilate.

Program:

Exsultate, jubilate by Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 27 by Mozart 
Symphony No. 4 by Mahler

This concert is dedicated to Mr. and Mrs. William M. Davis with generous support from Davoil, Inc.

Austrian composer Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 presents a musical interpretation of heaven. Sleigh bells and flutes open the symphony with a delicate chiming, and later, the angelic voice of a soprano arrives in the final movement to sing texts from Mahler’s favorite book of German poetry. To balance out the program, British conductor Dame Jane Glover makes her debut as FWSO’s Principal Guest Conductor with pianist Imogen Cooper in Mozart’s final piano concerto, the No. 27 in B-flat major, and soprano Lauren Snouffer sings the ever-delightful Exsultate, jubilate.

Program:

Exsultate, jubilate by Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 27 by Mozart 
Symphony No. 4 by Mahler

This concert is dedicated to Mr. and Mrs. William M. Davis with generous support from Davoil, Inc.

Austrian composer Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 presents a musical interpretation of heaven. Sleigh bells and flutes open the symphony with a delicate chiming, and later, the angelic voice of a soprano arrives in the final movement to sing texts from Mahler’s favorite book of German poetry. To balance out the program, British conductor Dame Jane Glover makes her debut as FWSO’s Principal Guest Conductor with pianist Imogen Cooper in Mozart’s final piano concerto, the No. 27 in B-flat major, and soprano Lauren Snouffer sings the ever-delightful Exsultate, jubilate.

Program:

Exsultate, jubilate by Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 27 by Mozart 
Symphony No. 4 by Mahler

Time travel to 1794 Paris, where France’s Reign of Terror is raging. A frightened young aristocrat enters a convent, desperate to find peace from religious persecution. But as the Mother Superior warns, she has entered a house of prayer, not an escape from reality. Based on a real-life incident, 16 Carmelite nuns—each with her own private demons—must decide if they will live in fear or die together in faith as martyrs on the guillotine.

Time travel to 1794 Paris, where France’s Reign of Terror is raging. A frightened young aristocrat enters a convent, desperate to find peace from religious persecution. But as the Mother Superior warns, she has entered a house of prayer, not an escape from reality. Based on a real-life incident, 16 Carmelite nuns—each with her own private demons—must decide if they will live in fear or die together in faith as martyrs on the guillotine.

Time travel to 1794 Paris, where France’s Reign of Terror is raging. A frightened young aristocrat enters a convent, desperate to find peace from religious persecution. But as the Mother Superior warns, she has entered a house of prayer, not an escape from reality. Based on a real-life incident, 16 Carmelite nuns—each with her own private demons—must decide if they will live in fear or die together in faith as martyrs on the guillotine.

Music that merges breath and wind, ‘Twas Wind showcases the idea of Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese word for “forest bathing.” Join us as we meditate in musical nature set amongst the stunning sound world of flute, viola and harp.

Program:

Fred Onovwerosuoke: Trio for Flute, Viola and Harp 

Claude Debussy: Sonata for flute, viola and harp

Tōru Takemitsu: And Then I Knew ‘Twas Wind

Airat Ichmouratov: Fujin’s Dream, op. 58 

Time travel to 1794 Paris, where France’s Reign of Terror is raging. A frightened young aristocrat enters a convent, desperate to find peace from religious persecution. But as the Mother Superior warns, she has entered a house of prayer, not an escape from reality. Based on a real-life incident, 16 Carmelite nuns—each with her own private demons—must decide if they will live in fear or die together in faith as martyrs on the guillotine.

Program:

Umoja, Valerie Coleman

“Luminations” from Quinteto Sifonico, Miguel Del Aguila

Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, Amanda Harberg

1. Gently, Playful

Gran Trio for Oboe, Bassoon, and Piano

Mvmt. I Andantino

Mvmt. IV Rondo

Kokopeli for Solo Flute, Katherine Hoover

Sonata for Horn and Piano (2025), Patrick Hughes

2. Unhurried

Sextet for Winds and Piano, Francis Poulenc

Mvmt. I Allegro vivace

Mvmt. II Divertissement: Andantino

Mvmt. III Finale: Prestissimo

Program:

Fred Onovwerosuoke: Trio for Flute, Viola and Harp 
world premiere commissioned by Ebonee Thomas 

Claude Debussy: Sonata for flute, viola and harp

Tōru Takemitsu: And Then I Knew ‘Twas Wind

Airat Ichmouratov: Fujin’s Dream, op. 58 

“All University of Texas at Austin students are allowed one free ticket as long as they are available. Student tickets must be picked up at the Box Office with valid student I.D. Seating is unassigned. If you are a patron with specific seating needs, please email tickets@mail.music.utexas.edu and we will reserve ADA seating for you.”

Meet Carmen: she’s sexy, dangerous, and seriously bad news for any man who succumbs to her charms. Soldier Don José gives up everything to be with this freedom-loving temptress, only to have her dump him for a famous matador! Obsession turns fatal in this American premiere production—a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Carmen just as Paris audiences did at the inaugural performance in 1875—featuring re-creations of the original sets, costumes, and staging! The Habanera, the Seguidilla, the Toreador Song, and more … our celebrated Maestro and TDO Orchestra bring you the world’s most popular opera!

Meet Carmen: she’s sexy, dangerous, and seriously bad news for any man who succumbs to her charms. Soldier Don José gives up everything to be with this freedom-loving temptress, only to have her dump him for a famous matador! Obsession turns fatal in this American premiere production—a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Carmen just as Paris audiences did at the inaugural performance in 1875—featuring re-creations of the original sets, costumes, and staging! The Habanera, the Seguidilla, the Toreador Song, and more … our celebrated Maestro and TDO Orchestra bring you the world’s most popular opera!

Meet Carmen: she’s sexy, dangerous, and seriously bad news for any man who succumbs to her charms. Soldier Don José gives up everything to be with this freedom-loving temptress, only to have her dump him for a famous matador! Obsession turns fatal in this American premiere production—a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Carmen just as Paris audiences did at the inaugural performance in 1875—featuring re-creations of the original sets, costumes, and staging! The Habanera, the Seguidilla, the Toreador Song, and more … our celebrated Maestro and TDO Orchestra bring you the world’s most popular opera!

Meet Carmen: she’s sexy, dangerous, and seriously bad news for any man who succumbs to her charms. Soldier Don José gives up everything to be with this freedom-loving temptress, only to have her dump him for a famous matador! Obsession turns fatal in this American premiere production—a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Carmen just as Paris audiences did at the inaugural performance in 1875—featuring re-creations of the original sets, costumes, and staging! The Habanera, the Seguidilla, the Toreador Song, and more … our celebrated Maestro and TDO Orchestra bring you the world’s most popular opera!

The Dallas Opera’s 2025/2026 Season opens with a spectacular free concert. If you’re new to opera, this 60-minute performance of famous arias is the perfect introduction to the artform in the iconic Winspear Opera House. Get a taste of opera and The Dallas Opera’s upcoming season with the cast of TDO’s upcoming Carmen production sing selections from the opera, as well as music from Mozart, Donizetti, and Bernstein. As always, the audience will vote for the encore.

Taking the stage are internationally celebrated singers from the cast of Carmen: mezzo- soprano Marina Viotti,  soprano Diana Newman, mezzo-soprano Kirsten Choi, tenor Matthew Goodheart, and baritone Kyle Miller. Conductor Paolo Bressan leads The Dallas Opera Orchestra; hosted by Ian Derrer, The Dallas Opera’s Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO.

Coaches Ebonee Thomas and Dr. Rachel Kaplan will help guide students through the Texas Music Educators Association All State flute etudes for the 2025-2026 school year.

Coming to Fort Worth from a galaxy far, far away—experience Star Wars: The Force Awakens with five-time Academy Award®-winning composer John Williams’ score performed live to film by the FWSO. “You must feel the Force around you...” and hear it too!

Stars of the Symphony is an evening like no other, showcasing the extraordinary talent of the FWSO musicians in virtuosic roles. This performance is a rare opportunity to witness members of the orchestra taking the spotlight and performing some of the most beautiful and challenging symphonic repertoire. This evening will feature, FWSO’s Principal Oboe Jennifer Corning Lucio, Associate Principal Viola Anna Kolotylina, and Associate Principal Cello Keira Fullerton. It’s a chance to cheer on the hometown team and experience the magic of live music at its finest!

Program:

VERDI: Overture to La forza del destino

MARTINU: Rhapsody-Concerto for Viola and Orchestra

PUCCINI: Intermezzo from Act III of Manon Lescaut

MARCELLO: Concerto in D minor for Oboe and String Orchestra

SAINT-SAËNS (Arr. ANDREA CLEARFIELD): Danse bacchanale from Samson et Delilah

CAPUIS: Tre Momenti for violoncello and string orchestra

BORODIN: Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor

Under the baton of esteemed conductor David Robertson, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra embarks on a journey through vibrant soundscapes, beginning with Sarah Kirkland Snider’s Something for the Dark. This evocative work explores themes of resilience and renewal, unfolding in lush harmonies and shifting textures that provide a contemplative prelude to the evening’s dynamic energy.

The spotlight then turns to Sheku Kanneh-Mason, making his highly anticipated Ravinia debut with Saint-Saëns’s Cello Concerto No. 1. Renowned for its seamless structure and virtuosic demands, this concerto bursts to life with what The New York Times describes as “a dashing spirit in [its] headlong sprint.” Kanneh-Mason’s expressive artistry illuminates the piece’s fiery passion and lyricism, from its bold opening to its delicate, song-like passages, culminating in a dazzling finale.

The program continues with Chabrier’s España, a lively tribute to Spanish folk traditions, brimming with the vibrant energy of the jota and malagueña dances. The concert reaches its dazzling conclusion with Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol, a whirlwind of orchestral color that captures the essence of Spain through the bright morning serenade of an aubade and the fiery exuberance of a fandango.

Regarded as “the definition of virtuosity” (Observer UK), pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii makes his anticipated Chicago Symphony Orchestra debut with Rachmaninoff’s iconic Piano Concerto No. 2. Known for its sweeping melodies and emotional depth, this concerto has become a staple of the classical piano repertoire, influencing countless films and songs with its evocative themes. Tsujii’s extraordinary technique and expressive artistry bring a fresh and breathtaking interpretation to this beloved work.

Conductor Peter Oundjian also leads the CSO in a newly crafted suite based on renowned American composer Joan Tower’s Concerto for Orchestra, a dynamic showcase of orchestral virtuosity designed to highlight the individual brilliance of musicians while celebrating the collective power of the ensemble. Premiered in 1991 by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, the work exemplifies Tower’s signature style—rhythmically propulsive, harmonically rich, and boldly expressive.

The concert ends with Brahms’s First Symphony, which combines intellectual depth with emotional power. The work has long been celebrated for its rich orchestration, memorable melodies, and the soaring energy that builds to its triumphant conclusion.

The “blazing star power” (WTTW News) of Cynthia Erivo—a Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning actress, singer, and producer—lights up the Ravinia stage for an unforgettable evening of music! Fresh off a triumphant year as Elphaba in Wicked: Part One, Erivo brings her breathtaking vocals, unmatched artistry, and electrifying stage presence to Ravinia, returning after her star turn in the 2021 Ravinia Gala.

Erivo burst onto West End and Broadway stages in The Color Purple and has since taken the world by storm. Erivo most recently starred as Elphaba opposite Ariana Grande’s Glinda in Universal’s record-breaking film adaptation of the hit musical Wicked from director Jon M. Chu, which opened at number one and has since become the highest-grossing movie ever at the domestic box office based on a Broadway musical. Erivo has received widespread critical acclaim and rave reviews for her performance as Elphaba, including Golden Globe, SAG, Critics’ Choice, NAACP, BAFTA, and Academy Award nominations.

In 2021, Erivo was nominated for an Emmy for her critically acclaimed portrayal of Aretha Franklin in National Geographic’s Emmy-winning global anthology series Genius: Aretha. In addition to her illustrious acting career, Erivo is a Grammy-nominated songwriter and performer, often headlining sold-out shows, symphonies, and music spaces, including the Kennedy Center Honors, the 2020 Academy Awards, the 2017 Governor’s Ball, and the 2017 Grammy Awards. Erivo released her debut album, Ch. 1 Vs. 1, in 2021.

Acclaimed jazz pianist, music director, and composer/arranger Mark G. Meadows is a man on a mission: to create a unifying sound that harmonizes different walks of life. Venues everywhere have sought him for his ability to combine the raw, spontaneous nature of jazz with the storytelling component of live theater. Meadows currently serves as Associate Music Director, conductor, and pianist for The Outsiders, winner of four Tony Awards, including Best Musical. In addition to being the music director for Cynthia Erivo, he has performed alongside such world-renowned artists as Renée Fleming, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Bobby McFerrin, Terence Blanchard, Kurt Elling, and Warren Wolf as well as headlined premier venues like Jazz at Lincoln Center, Blues Alley, and The Kennedy Center. Meadows uses his artistry to bring forth a positive message of love, joy, and hope to his audiences.

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ISIDORA ZEBELJAN:The Horses of Saint Mark

FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN:Symphony No. 96, “Miracle”

DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH:Symphony No. 9

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