IRSC Public Media Community Calendar

From Shakespeare to Gene Kelly, our opening program spans centuries of theatrical storytelling. Film scores by Copland and Bernstein frame works by two pioneers of cinematic music: Korngold’s witty incidental music to Much Ado About Nothing and Rózsa’s dazzling, virtuoso Concerto for String Orchestra— music forged in Hollywood, but grounded in the symphonic tradition.

From Shakespeare to Gene Kelly, our opening program spans centuries of theatrical storytelling. Film scores by Copland and Bernstein frame works by two pioneers of cinematic music: Korngold’s witty incidental music to Much Ado About Nothing and Rózsa’s dazzling, virtuoso Concerto for String Orchestra— music forged in Hollywood, but grounded in the symphonic tradition.

From Shakespeare to Gene Kelly, our opening program spans centuries of theatrical storytelling. Film scores by Copland and Bernstein frame works by two pioneers of cinematic music: Korngold’s witty incidental music to Much Ado About Nothing and Rózsa’s dazzling, virtuoso Concerto for String Orchestra— music forged in Hollywood, but grounded in the symphonic tradition.

Franz Welser-Möst, Conductor

Program: (Subject to Change)
• Richard Strauss: Metamorphosen
• Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67

Experience the raw emotional depth and architectural grandeur of The Cleveland Orchestra. The evening opens with Richard Strauss’s Metamorphosen, a hauntingly beautiful study for 23 solo strings that serves as a profound elegy for a lost world, showcasing the ensemble’s world-renowned tonal balance and precise articulation. This intensity finds its resolution in Beethoven’s monumental Symphony No. 5, a work that famously redefined the symphonic landscape with its iconic motifs and remains a testament to the enduring human spirit. Do not miss this opportunity to witness "America's Best Orchestra" bring their vaunted precision and daunting power to these two cornerstones of the orchestral repertoire in the stellar acoustics of The Community Church of Vero Beach.

Chia-Hsuan Lin, Conductor
Woodwind Quartet: Jamie Strefeler (Oboe), Nikolay Blagov (Clarinet),
Gabriel Bergeron-Langlois (Bassoon), August Haller (Horn)

Program: (Subject to Change)
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante for Four Winds in E-flat major, K. 297b
• Franz Schubert: Symphony No. 5 in B♭ major, D 485

Experience the brilliance of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra as they welcome the "rock solid" and "animated" Chia-Hsuan Lin to the podium for an evening of classical mastery. This performance features a special highlight: Mozart’s exquisite Sinfonia Concertante for Four Winds, showcasing the exceptional artistry of the Orlando Philharmonic’s own principal wind players as soloists. Their virtuosity is perfectly paired with the youthful charm and melodic grace of Schubert’s Symphony No. 5, creating a program that radiates elegance and energy. With Maestro Lin’s trademark command guiding the ensemble, this concert promises an unforgettable journey through some of the most refined repertoire in the orchestral canon. Secure your seats today to witness this powerful hometown collaboration live!

Shakespeare and James Agee provide the frame for three composers exploring the unstable border between innocence and unease— where memory blurs, beauty and darkness coexist, and imagination wanders freely. Anna Clyne draws on Macbeth as a springboard for her dramatic Sound and Fury; Barber turns to Agee to capture the nostalgia and quiet tristesse of a place long past; and Mendelssohn transforms A Midsummer Night’s Dream, with its volatile mix of ominous spirits, lighthearted lovers, and slapstick comedy, into music of shimmering enchantment.

Shakespeare and James Agee provide the frame for three composers exploring the unstable border between innocence and unease— where memory blurs, beauty and darkness coexist, and imagination wanders freely. Anna Clyne draws on Macbeth as a springboard for her dramatic Sound and Fury; Barber turns to Agee to capture the nostalgia and quiet tristesse of a place long past; and Mendelssohn transforms A Midsummer Night’s Dream, with its volatile mix of ominous spirits, lighthearted lovers, and slapstick comedy, into music of shimmering enchantment.

Shakespeare and James Agee provide the frame for three composers exploring the unstable border between innocence and unease— where memory blurs, beauty and darkness coexist, and imagination wanders freely. Anna Clyne draws on Macbeth as a springboard for her dramatic Sound and Fury; Barber turns to Agee to capture the nostalgia and quiet tristesse of a place long past; and Mendelssohn transforms A Midsummer Night’s Dream, with its volatile mix of ominous spirits, lighthearted lovers, and slapstick comedy, into music of shimmering enchantment.

Tomo Keller, Leader
Conrad Tao, Piano Soloist

Program: (Subject to Change)
• Ruth Crawford Seeger: Music for Small Orchestra
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major
• Aaron Copland: Appalachian Spring

Experience an evening of profound musical storytelling as the world-renowned Academy of St Martin in the Fields joins forces with the visionary pianist and composer Conrad Tao. This meticulously curated program bridges the gap between European elegance and American innovation, opening with the modernist textures of Ruth Crawford Seeger’s Music for Small Orchestra. At the heart of the performance, Tao takes center stage for Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, a masterpiece of lyrical beauty and emotional depth. The journey concludes with the quintessential sounds of the American spirit in Aaron Copland’s beloved Appalachian Spring. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a "shaping force of classical music" collaborate with one of the finest ensembles in the world for a night of brilliant artistry.

Daniel Dodds, Leader & Artistic Director
Midori, Violin Soloist

Program: (Subject to Change)
• Ludwig van Beethoven: Overture to Egmont, Op. 84
• Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35
• Mauriece Ravel: Menuet sur le nom d’Haydn, M. 58, arr. for strings by Cliff Colnot
• Helena Winkelman: Papa Haydn’s Parrot, Hommage à Haydn
• Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36

Prepare for an evening of virtuosity as the legendary violinist Midori joins the prestigious Festival Strings Lucerne for a program that spans the heights of Romantic passion and the wit of the Enlightenment. The evening reaches a fever pitch with Midori’s interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, a work of staggering technical demand and lush, soaring melodies. This powerhouse performance is framed by the dramatic intensity of Beethoven’s Egmont Overture and his jubilant Symphony No. 2, alongside clever, modern tributes to Haydn by Maurice Ravel and Helena Winkelman. From thunderous orchestral swells to the delicate precision of a world-class soloist, this is a rare opportunity to witness musical mastery in its purest form—secure your seats now for an unforgettable symphonic journey.