Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 3 remains one of his most triumphant celebrations of freedom. Bruckner’s popular Fourth Symphony was hailed as his greatest triumph and an “extraordinary musical creation,” and captures the chivalry of knights and a fairy-tale world with sweeping sounds of grandeur. Saturday, 9 November 2019, 7:30 p.m. Dock Mennonite Academy (Early Childhood …
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Renowned Organist Colin Howland opens with Poulenc’s powerful and hauntingly beautiful Organ Concerto, and the SPSO also performs Poulenc’s charmingly fun Sinfonietta and Mozart’s grand Paris Symphony. Saturday, 7 March 2020, 7:30 p.m. Immanuel Leidy’s Church 273 West Cherry Lane, Souderton, PA
“Daring, versatile, charismatic, and passionate” – Critically acclaimed Violinist Robyn Bollinger makes her SPSO debut featuring the sweet and sultry sounds of tango master Astor Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo, this concert includes the exotic sounds of Latin America including Copland’s El Salón México, Gershwin’s Cuban Overture, and music …
Celebrate the 100th birthday of the late composer, conductor, educator, and humanitarian Leonard Bernstein. From the concert hall to the big screen, operas to musical theatre, jazz to classical – the music of Bernstein’s West Side Story, Candide, Wonderful Town, and film score to On the Waterfront honor and memorialize Bernstein’s unrelenting creative energy, fabulous …
Usher in the holiday season with an afternoon performance that is perfect for all ages. Along with two wonderfully charming works by Bach and Respighi, this family matinee concert also includes Duke Ellington’s own version of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker and musical highlights from the heart-warming film It’s A Wonderful Life, as well as holiday favorites that …
In addition to featuring the three winners of the Young Artist Competition, the SPSO presents the sparkling and full-blooded music of Spain, including Ravel’s colorful Alborada del gracioso, and Manuel de Falla’s fiesta of flamenco including El amor brujo, and more – along with guest flamenco dancer and flamenco singer! This is a symphony on …
Acclaimed Pianist Carl Cranmer opens the season finale with GERSHWIN’s jazzy Piano Concerto, and the SPSO performs DVOŘÁK’s musical postcard from America in his final symphony – two loved masterpieces!! Saturday, 11 May 2019 7:30 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church 1000 W Main St, Lansdale, PA
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SOLD OUT ** This concert is part of the Lansdale Community Concert Series and not the SPSO subscription series.** Praised as having “the fastest fingers in the world,” world-renowned Pianist Claire Huangci (Lansdale native who lives in Germany) makes a rare appearance to the region for a performance of music by BEETHOVEN – music’s original …
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The Southeastern Pennsylvania Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce the winners of the 2018 Young Artist Competition held earlier this month. Virtuoso musicians under the age of 18 competed to perform with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Symphony Orchestra. “This is always highly competitive,” explains Music Director Allan R. Scott. “The judges and I are thrilled about …
Internationally-acclaimed Romanian Cellist Ovidiu Marinescu opens the season with the virtuosic and lyrically tranquil Cello Concerto by Dvořák. The concert culminates with Shostakovich’s bold and brassy portrayal of the 1917 Russian Revolution, his epic Symphony No. 12, complete with revolutionary songs, battle music, and funeral marches. Saturday, 7 October 2017 7:30 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church …