Upcoming Events

SunTrust Classical Series: Mahler's Sixth

Crackling rhythms and bold melodic leaps give Haydn's 59th Symphony its subtitle of "Fire." The astounding breadth of expression in Mahler's music contains a world of emotion. In his "Tragic" Symphony No. 6, a recurring struggle pits a funeral march against a lyrical theme, which Mahler said was a musical depiction of his wife.

LEARN MORE through Saturday, January 10 7:00 p.m.  –  9:00 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

Bank of America Pops Series: Vince Gill

Nashville's own multi-talented Vince Gill - a multiple GRAMMY® Award winner and recent Country Music Hall of Fame inductee - performs in his first fully orchestrated solo symphony concert. Kyle Young of the Hall of Fame calls Gill "a living prism refracting all that is good in country music... His songwriting, his playing and his singing give us a musical rainbow that embraces all men and spans all seasons."

LEARN MORE through Saturday, January 17 7:00 p.m.  –  9:00 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

Lunchtime Organ Recital with Andrew Risinger

Join us for the second season of our popular Lunchtime Organ Recital series. On four different Fridays (September 19, January 16, March 6 and May 8), Organist-in-Residence Andrew Risinger gives an entertaining and informative demonstration of the Nashville Symphony’s incomparable Martin Foundation Concert Organ. Come hungry and enjoy your lunch during these informal, one-hour concerts suitable for the entire family.

LEARN MORE 12:00 p.m.  –  1:00 p.m. (60 minutes of caring)

Adams and Reese Jazz Series: Dave Koz - At the Movies

Dave Koz picked up the saxophone to get himself a place in his big brother's band. For the young boy growing up in L.A.'s San Fernando Valley, what began as a ploy became a lifelong obsession. Drawing from his latest Album, At the Movies, Koz showcases the timeless melodies from American and foreign cinema.

LEARN MORE 8:00 p.m.  –  10:00 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

SunTrust Classical Series: Ax Plays Brahms

In Brahms' First Piano Concerto, Ax is called on to display the poetic temperament and unsurpassed virtuosity that has earned him seven GRAMMY® Awards and a place among classical music's most elite soloists. Rounding out the program is a trio of new works by living American composers. Well known in the pop world for his string arrangements for Tim McGraw, Elton John, Sting and many others, Rob Mathes makes his foray into the classical world with his world premiere piece. Sirens and Einstein's Dreams, by Leanna Primiani and Cindy McTee respectively, capture the musical and cultural energy of modern America.

LEARN MORE through Saturday, February 7 7:00 p.m.  –  9:00 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

Valentine's Special with Itzhak Perlman

One of the true household names in the classical field, world-class violinist Itzhak Perlman makes a special Valentine's Day weekend appearance with the Nashville Symphony. A special bonus of these memorable concerts is that Perlman will also conduct the orchestra in a program of great classical music with, of course, a romantic flavor.

LEARN MORE through Sunday, February 15 8:00 p.m.  –  10:00 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

Bank of America Pops Series: Riders In The Sky

For three decades, Riders In The Sky have been keepers of the flame passed on by Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, reviving and revitalizing the cowboy song genre. And while remaining true to the integrity of Western music, they have themselves become modern-day icons through their legendary wacky humor and way-out Western wit, all along encouraging buckaroos and buckarettes to live life "The Cowboy Way!"

LEARN MORE through Saturday, February 21 7:00 p.m.  –  9:00 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series: Stop the Music!

A policeman threatens to arrest the orchestra, because they're making too much noise! Can conductor Kelly convince him that they have the right not to remain silent? This exciting new show features the return of world-renowned comedian Dan Kamin, who taught comedy moves to both Johnny Depp and Robert Downey, Jr.

LEARN MORE 11:00 a.m.  –  12:00 p.m. (60 minutes of caring)

SunTrust Classical Series: Mozart & Rachmaninoff

Following Mozart's instantly recognizable 40th Symphony, soprano Hila Plitmann showcases Joseph Canteloube's Chants d’Auvergne, a collection of gorgeous French folk songs. The magic continues after intermission with a performance of the powerful First Symphony of the Russian master, Rachmaninoff.

LEARN MORE through Saturday, February 28 7:00 p.m.  –  9:00 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

Bank of America Pops Series: Doc Severinsen

Doc Severinsen, Johnny Carson's longtime Tonight Show maestro, is back on the road with "El Ritmo de la Vida" (The Rhythm of Life). The all-new show features virtuosic classical Spanish music with a jazz flair, gorgeous American and Latino ballads and great movie music. Doc is joined by classical guitarist Gil Gutierrez, violinist Pedro Cartas and percussionist Luis Conte in concerts led by our own Giancarlo Guerrero.

LEARN MORE through Saturday, March 7 7:00 p.m.  –  9:00 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

Lunchtime Organ Recital with Andrew Risinger

Join us for the second season of our popular Lunchtime Organ Recital series. On four different Fridays (September 19, January 16, March 6 and May 8), Organist-in-Residence Andrew Risinger gives an entertaining and informative demonstration of the Nashville Symphony’s incomparable Martin Foundation Concert Organ. Come hungry and enjoy your lunch during these informal, one-hour concerts suitable for the entire family.

LEARN MORE 12:00 p.m.  –  1:00 p.m. (60 minutes of caring)

Mariza

“Fado” is the traditional music of Portugal, and Mariza is its biggest modern star. What Edith Piaf did with the old French chanson or Ute Lemper now achieves with German cabaret, Mariza delivers from this old Portuguese tradition, producing a mesmerizing 21st-century sound.

LEARN MORE 7:00 p.m.  –  9:00 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

Adams and Reese Jazz Series: Madeleine Peyroux

It was back in 1996, with the release of her debut album, Dreamland that this then-22-year-old singer brought fresh and stunning insights to the material associated with Billie Holiday, Bessie Smith and Patsy Cline.

LEARN MORE 8:00 p.m.  –  10:00 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

SunTrust Classical Series: Sorcerer's Apprentice

Debussy's last work for orchestra, Images, is a subtly shaded set of musical impressions of England, Spain and France. Tobias Picker's Copland-esque Old and Lost Rivers was inspired by the winding bayous of East Texas. Concluding the concert are two works with dramatic flair: Liszt's fiendishly difficult Piano Concerto No. 1 and Dukas' most famous work — The Sorcerer's Apprentice.

LEARN MORE through Saturday, March 21 7:00 p.m.  –  9:00 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

Vienna Boys Choir

The name says it all: Vienna Boys Choir. In the early 19th century, composer-to-be Franz Schubert was himself a member of this storied ensemble, which continues a tradition dating back more than five centuries. Inside the acoustical gem of Laura Turner Concert Hall, these young voices raised in song could scarcely sound any better.

LEARN MORE 7:00 p.m.  –  9:00 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

Bank of America Pops Series: Dave Bennett Salutes Benny Goodman

At age 23, clarinetist Dave Bennett is an authentic musical prodigy who brings to life the classic sound and music of Benny Goodman (1909-1986) with incredible technique, style and beauty of tone. Dave and his band join the Nashville Symphony in a celebration of the 100th birthday anniversary of the undisputed "King of Swing."

LEARN MORE through Saturday, March 28 7:00 p.m.  –  9:00 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

Voices of Spring

Voices of Spring features a stunning repertoire of choral music from the Nashville Symphony Chorus as well as the Nashville Symphony Chamber Chorus, a smaller assembled group of the Nashville Symphony Chorus.

LEARN MORE 3:00 p.m.  –  5:00 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

Community Hymn Sing

In this third annual concert, the community is invited to sing along to a program of inspirational hymns, accompanied by the Nashville Symphony, The Nashville Choir and numerous great guest artists. Artists to be announced in Early 2009.

LEARN MORE 2:30 p.m.  –  4:30 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

Chick Corea & John McLaughlin Five Peace Band

These modern music pioneers created explosive groups melding rock and jazz: Return to Forever and Mahavishnu Orchestra. Now joining forces, their new five-piece band signals a creative resurgence for these inventive giants.

LEARN MORE 7:00 p.m.  –  9:00 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

SunTrust Classical Series: Vienna Old and New

Back by popular demand, violinist James Ehnes performs Alban Berg's epoch-making Violin Concerto — a gripping composition dedicated to "the memory of an angel." In Johann Strauss' famous Weiner Blut waltz, the beloved Viennese dance takes center stage. The rich harmonies, noble melodies and concluding fanfare flourishes in Bruckner's Seventh Symphony, which gave the composer his first success at age 60.

LEARN MORE through Saturday, April 11 7:00 p.m.  –  9:00 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

Volunteer Opportunities

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