The 76th season of the Florence Symphony Orchestra explores the revolutionary rhythms of Stravinsky, quintessential American melodies of Copland and Gershwin, timeless classics of Tchaikovsky, the contemporary brilliance of Andrew Lloyd Webber and much more.
October 7, 2024 - FIREBIRD
November 11, 2024 - ALL AMERICAN - Veterans Day Concert
December 16, 2024 - HOLIDAY POPS
February 10, 2025 - CARMEN & COMPANY
April 7, 2025 - MUSIC OF THE KNIGHTS
October 7, 2024 - FIREBIRD
The Moldau, Smetana — The Moldau by Bedřich Smetana is his most familiar symphonic work. One of six movements from the very patriotic work, My Fatherland. This year marks the 200th anniversary of Smetana’s birth.
Concerto for Violin No. 3, Saint-Saëns — Saint Saëns’ third violin concerto was written and dedicated to Pablo de Sarasate, the violin virtuoso. He gave the first performance of the work in 1880 in Hamburg. Guest artist: Njioma Grevious -violin
Suite from “Firebird”, Stravinsky — The Firebird was written in 1910 for the Ballets Russes of Paris. It is based on an old Russian fairy tale.
November 11, 2024 - ALL AMERICAN, Veterans Day Concert
AMERICAN SALUTE, Gould — American Salute is a piece based on “When Johnny Comes Marching Home”, Morton Gould’s most well-known work.
CONCERTO in F, Gershwin — The Concerto in F for piano is composed in a more “classical” style unlike Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. There are still many jazz references in the concerto. Guest Artist: Robert Henry-piano
RODEO, Copland — Rodeo is a ballet written for and performed by Agnes de Mille and the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. The company moved to the United States during World War II and perform at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.
December 16, 2024 - HOLIDAY POPS
With timeless melodies and cherished classics, this family-friendly concert is sure to bring the joy and wonder of the holiday season.
This year we welcome vocalists from The Florence Little Theater’s 2024 production of Beautiful - Fran Coleman, Todd Warrick, Emily Coker and Christian Rogers.
February 10, 2025 - CARMEN & COMPANY
Optimist Fanfare, Cummins — Optimist Fanfare was written during the global pandemic in 2020 by the young American composer Liam Cummins.
Piano Concert No. 1, Tchaikovsky — Tchaikovsky’s piano concerto No. 1 is one of the most well known piano concertos in the world. Thomas Pandolfi will be joining us once again for this brilliant performance.
Carmen Suites 1 & 2 , Bizet — The opera Carmen, by Georges Bizet, is probably his most famous work. The story of love and tragedy told through music.
April 7, 2025 - MUSIC OF THE KNIGHTS
Music of the Knights commemorates three of Britains finest songwriters - Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney.
Hits Include: The Phantom of the Opera - Jesus Christ, Superstar - I don’t know How to Love Him - Memory - Candle in the Wind - Can you Feel the Love Tonight - Daniel - Let it Be - Maybe I’m Amazed - The Long and Winding Road and more.