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Themes & Variations

We close our season with three tributes—each a reflection on musical lineage and transformation. Brahms’ Variations on a Theme of Haydn, originally for two pianos, pays homage to a melody once thought to be Haydn’s. While the theme’s true origins remain uncertain, the variations themselves are a masterclass in invention and reverence, echoing Haydn’s discipline and craft.

Before intermission we’ll welcome Karen Schubert, ACO’s principal horn, for Mozart’s Fourth Horn Concerto—a playful, virtuosic gem written for his close friend and brilliant horn player, Joseph Leutgeb. The second half explores transformations of piano music. Hindemith’s Symphonic Metamorphosis bursts with color and energy, reimagining Weber’s charming four-hand parlor pieces as an orchestral tour de force. In the spirit of musical evolution, pianist Tao Lin and Maestro Amado will present selections from Weber’s original piano works, illuminating Hindemith’s ingenious craft.

Themes & Variations

We close our season with three tributes—each a reflection on musical lineage and transformation. Brahms’ Variations on a Theme of Haydn, originally for two pianos, pays homage to a melody once thought to be Haydn’s. While the theme’s true origins remain uncertain, the variations themselves are a masterclass in invention and reverence, echoing Haydn’s discipline and craft.

Before intermission we’ll welcome Karen Schubert, ACO’s principal horn, for Mozart’s Fourth Horn Concerto—a playful, virtuosic gem written for his close friend and brilliant horn player, Joseph Leutgeb. The second half explores transformations of piano music. Hindemith’s Symphonic Metamorphosis bursts with color and energy, reimagining Weber’s charming four-hand parlor pieces as an orchestral tour de force. In the spirit of musical evolution, pianist Tao Lin and Maestro Amado will present selections from Weber’s original piano works, illuminating Hindemith’s ingenious craft.

Themes & Variations

We close our season with three tributes—each a reflection on musical lineage and transformation. Brahms’ Variations on a Theme of Haydn, originally for two pianos, pays homage to a melody once thought to be Haydn’s. While the theme’s true origins remain uncertain, the variations themselves are a masterclass in invention and reverence, echoing Haydn’s discipline and craft.

Before intermission we’ll welcome Karen Schubert, ACO’s principal horn, for Mozart’s Fourth Horn Concerto—a playful, virtuosic gem written for his close friend and brilliant horn player, Joseph Leutgeb. The second half explores transformations of piano music. Hindemith’s Symphonic Metamorphosis bursts with color and energy, reimagining Weber’s charming four-hand parlor pieces as an orchestral tour de force. In the spirit of musical evolution, pianist Tao Lin and Maestro Amado will present selections from Weber’s original piano works, illuminating Hindemith’s ingenious craft.

The Vero Beach Choral Society presents Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, one of the most electrifying and recognizable choral-orchestral works ever written. From the thunderous opening “O Fortuna” to its exuberant celebrations of fate, love, and the joys of life, this monumental work features large chorus, orchestra, and soloists in a thrilling evening of music-making. This performance brings together professional instrumentalists, acclaimed soloists, and the full forces of the VBCS and Charter High School under the direction of Dr. Jacob Craig.

This is YOUR CHANCE to hear the world's rising opera stars!
Vero Beach Opera presents the 2026 Rising Stars Vocal Competition featuring some of the world’s top young rising opera singers. April 15, 2026 at 3 pm is the Semi Finals round. This is part of a 3-Day Rising Stars Opera Festival. Witness history as the singers compete in front of a live audience for cash prizes and perform their best arias in an elegant evening concert. Master of Ceremonies Ian Campbell brings insightful context to the concert and will announce the winners at the end. 1st prize is $10,000, 2nd is $5,000 and 3rd is $3,000.

This is YOUR CHANCE to hear the world's rising opera stars!
Vero Beach Opera presents the 2026 Rising Stars Vocal Competition featuring some of the world’s top young rising opera singers. April 16, 2026 at 3 pm is the Finals round. This is part of a 3-Day Rising Stars Opera Festival. Witness history as the singers compete in front of a live audience for cash prizes and perform their best arias in an elegant evening concert. Master of Ceremonies Ian Campbell brings insightful context to the concert and will announce the winners at the end. 1st prize is $10,000, 2nd is $5,000 and 3rd is $3,000.

This is YOUR CHANCE to hear the world's rising opera stars!
Vero Beach Opera presents the 2026 Rising Stars Vocal Competition featuring some of the world’s top young rising opera singers. April 17, 2026 at 7 pm is the All Stars Concert. This is part of a 3-Day Rising Stars Opera Festival. Witness history as the singers perform their best arias in an elegant evening concert. Master of Ceremonies Ian Campbell brings insightful context to the concert and will announce the winners at the end. 1st prize is $10,000, 2nd is $5,000 and 3rd is $3,000.

Clap your hands and tap your feet when Pianist Tom Servinsky and vocalist Lisa Macalaster come to Vero Beach Museum of Art (VBMA) to present Selections from the “Great American Songbook”, a musical journey that echoes the creativity and spirit of America. Tickets for the Saturday, April 18, 2026, 3 p.m. performance are now on sale at vbmuseum.org.

The “Great American Songbook” is the canon of some of the most influential American popular songs and jazz standards that emerged during the early 20th century. Often called “American Standards,” the songs of this genre include popular and enduring tunes from the 1920s to the 1960s, including those created for Broadway theatre, musical theatre, and Hollywood musical film.

The performance complements American Made: Paintings and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection, a nationally touring exhibition that traces the arc of American art from the colonial era through modern day, on view at VBMA through June 7, 2026.

Tickets for Selections from the “Great American Songbook” are $20 per person for VBMA Members, and $25 per person for non-members. Admission to the Museum galleries is included.

“America has always found its voice in song,” remarks VBMA Public Programs Manager Pam Londono. “The ‘Great American Songbook’ lives on because its melodies and stories continue to echo across generations, proving that a truly great song never grows old.”

To register, visit vbmuseum.org.