Featuring:

Emily Warren and T.j. Anderson, guest conductors 
Ebonee Thomas, flute 
Seraph Brass

Program:

Lindsay Bronnenkant, Tarot 

Anthony DiLorenzo, Chimera

John Corigliano, Pied Piper Fantasy 

Get a first glimpse of the opera stars of tomorrow, as they perform on the Winspear stage. Finalists at the 2026 National Vocal Competition will sing with The Dallas Opera Orchestra while competing against singers from across the United States. Attendees are invited to join the action by voting for the “People’s Choice Award” winner of the evening.

Upon winning first place at the 2025 Lone Star Competition, Kayla Nanto automatically earned her place as a finalist at the 2026 National Vocal Competition. The rest of the finalists will be announced in early January 2026.

Spring is in the air as Sarasota Orchestra offers a program of monumental works, each of which broke new ground in their day. Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring was so novel and unprecedented that a riot broke out at its premiere. A tour de force for the orchestra musicians and conductor, its live performance is a not-to-be-missed event. Violinist Benjamin Beilman brings his trademark flair to Mozart’s final and most virtuosic violin concerto. The program opens with Joan Tower’s 1920/2019, composed in 2019 to honor the 1920 passage of the 19th amendment granting women suffrage.

Spring is in the air as Sarasota Orchestra offers a program of monumental works, each of which broke new ground in their day. Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring was so novel and unprecedented that a riot broke out at its premiere. A tour de force for the orchestra musicians and conductor, its live performance is a not-to-be-missed event. Violinist Benjamin Beilman brings his trademark flair to Mozart’s final and most virtuosic violin concerto. The program opens with Joan Tower’s 1920/2019, composed in 2019 to honor the 1920 passage of the 19th amendment granting women suffrage.

Spring is in the air as Sarasota Orchestra offers a program of monumental works, each of which broke new ground in their day. Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring was so novel and unprecedented that a riot broke out at its premiere. A tour de force for the orchestra musicians and conductor, its live performance is a not-to-be-missed event. Violinist Benjamin Beilman brings his trademark flair to Mozart’s final and most virtuosic violin concerto. The program opens with Joan Tower’s 1920/2019, composed in 2019 to honor the 1920 passage of the 19th amendment granting women suffrage.

Take a flight of the imagination when a pilot stranded in the desert meets the little prince! After an action-packed galactic journey, this magical boy visits Earth, determined to find a way to save his own tiny planet and everything he cherishes. Friendship, loss, love, and finding out that what’s truly important in life “is invisible to the eye” … much is explored in this “enchanting opera that’s filled with warm wisdom and lyrical beauty.” (BOSTON HERALD)

Learn how to address flute and piccolo intonation issues, including understanding differences between the instruments. Learn how air speed and direction, dynamics, and vibrato affect pitch, and gain effective strategies for using drones, pitch bending, alternate fingerings, and ear-training exercises.

Ebonee Thomas and Lisa Garner Santa will lead this session.

Take a flight of the imagination when a pilot stranded in the desert meets the little prince! After an action-packed galactic journey, this magical boy visits Earth, determined to find a way to save his own tiny planet and everything he cherishes. Friendship, loss, love, and finding out that what’s truly important in life “is invisible to the eye” … much is explored in this “enchanting opera that’s filled with warm wisdom and lyrical beauty.” (BOSTON HERALD)

Take a flight of the imagination when a pilot stranded in the desert meets the little prince! After an action-packed galactic journey, this magical boy visits Earth, determined to find a way to save his own tiny planet and everything he cherishes. Friendship, loss, love, and finding out that what’s truly important in life “is invisible to the eye” … much is explored in this “enchanting opera that’s filled with warm wisdom and lyrical beauty.” (BOSTON HERALD)

Take a flight of the imagination when a pilot stranded in the desert meets the little prince! After an action-packed galactic journey, this magical boy visits Earth, determined to find a way to save his own tiny planet and everything he cherishes. Friendship, loss, love, and finding out that what’s truly important in life “is invisible to the eye” … much is explored in this “enchanting opera that’s filled with warm wisdom and lyrical beauty.” (BOSTON HERALD)

Make history with us at the 10th Anniversary Showcase Concert for the Linda and Mitch Hart Institute for Women Conductors. Addressing the profound gender imbalance on the world’s opera orchestra podiums, the Hart Institute provides training and career support to the next generation of women conductors. This special anniversary performance will feature six alumnae maestri from the first decade of the Institute— Tiffany Chang, Michelle Di Russo, Barbara Dragan, Tianyi Lu, Shira Samuels-Shragg, and Blair Salter —and a guest host. Each conductor will lead The Dallas Opera Orchestra and guest singers in excerpts from operas significant to TDO’s history.

Deck the halls with a free holiday concert featuring musicians from the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, offered as part of NorthPark's 2025 holiday activities and entertainment. Held on level one in NorthCourt between Nordstrom and Macy's. Seating is first-come, first-served.

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!