LEHAR “The Merry Widow” (Overture)

VIEUXTEMPS Violin Concerto No. 5

Trond Saeverud, Violin

GROFÉ Grand Canyon Suite

MICHAEL KASINGER Beethoven in Spain, Overture (premiere)

DE FALLA Three-Cornered Hat, Suites 1 & 2

BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5 (“Emperor”)

Anton Nel, Piano

Opening Night: Experience the electrifying power of film scores that take the listener on a musical journey. We will be flying through the halls at Hogwarts, sailing on the high seas with Pirates, and battling the Dark Side as we perform music of John Williams (and friends)!

An encore to our 45th season, the Galveston Symphony Orchestra and the Galveston Heritage Chorale will explore the rich history and importance of song in African American culture, from traditional spirituals through jazz.

Chopin’s Piano Concerto #1, a GSO World Premiere, and Beethoven’s Seventh to conclude our 45th season at The Grand 1984 Opera House.

Powerful and dramatic: Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto #1 and Janacek's Sinfonietta featuring the Galveston Symphony Orchestra’s Brass at The Grand 1984 Opera House.

Once a Bohemian King: Heroic and uplifting works from Beethoven, Dvorak, and Martinu with the Galveston Symphony at The Grand 1984 Opera House.

Fossekall: Music, Imagery, Dance, and Verse: An evening of pure magic with the Galveston Symphony at The Grand 1984 Opera House.

Rhapsody in Blue: A romantic evening featuring Copland, Ravel, and Gershwin with the Galveston Symphony at The Grand 1984 Opera House on December 3, 2023.

Hayden, Sibelius, Hindemith: Three masterpieces dramatizing the triumph of order from chaos.

Opening Night: Experience the electrifying power of John Williams’ iconic scores with the Galveston Symphony at The Grand 1984 Opera House on September 1.