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“MYTH, MOTION, AND MAJESTY”<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Friday, October 3, 2025<\/strong> | 7:30pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n Program:<\/strong> Our season opens with a thrilling journey through myth, motion, and majesty. This all-orchestral program highlights the exceptional musicianship of the Dearborn Symphony, offering a vibrant and engaging experience for both longtime patrons and first-time guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We begin with Offenbach\u2019s riotous Orpheus in the Underworld<\/em> Overture, a cheeky romp through the realm of the gods, best known for its exhilarating can-can. Strauss\u2019s Perpetuum Mobile<\/em> keeps the energy spinning with its witty, whirlwind momentum \u2014 a musical joke that never runs out of steam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019re proud to feature cellist Jisoo Park, winner of our Youth Artists Solo Competition, performing the passionate and lyrical final movement of Elgar\u2019s Cello Concerto<\/em>. His artistry adds a personal and inspiring note to this dynamic evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After intermission, Chabrier\u2019s Joyeuse Marche<\/em> lifts our spirits with bold, bright orchestral color, paving the way for the sonic spectacle of Respighi\u2019s Pines of Rome<\/em>. This symphonic poem transports listeners from the shadows of ancient catacombs to the triumphant march of Roman legions beneath a blazing sky \u2014 an epic finale for a concert that sets the tone for a season of powerful storytelling through music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday, November 7, 2025<\/strong> | 7:30pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n Program:<\/strong> Get ready for a grand tour of Europe with beloved travel expert Rick Steves as your guide. Rick Steves\u2019 Symphonic Europe<\/em> is a one-of-a-kind concert event that combines breathtaking symphonic music with stunning video from Rick\u2019s acclaimed PBS travel series\u2014projected above the orchestra in high-definition and synchronized live with the music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From the noble beauty of Elgar and the rhapsodic sweep of Smetana\u2019s The Moldau<\/em> to the joyful grandeur of Beethoven\u2019s Ode to Joy<\/em> and the iconic charm of Strauss\u2019s Emperor Waltz<\/em>, each piece in this globe-trotting program evokes a different place, tradition, or cultural landmark. Rick Steves appears on screen throughout the concert, sharing personal insights and stories that deepen the audience\u2019s connection to each work and destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is more than a concert\u2014it\u2019s an immersive journey through Europe\u2019s artistic soul, seen through Rick\u2019s welcoming lens and brought to life by the full power of the Dearborn Symphony. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned globetrotter, an armchair traveler, or a music lover seeking fresh horizons, this evening offers inspiration, nostalgia, and discovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday, February 6, 2026<\/strong> | 7:30pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n Program:<\/strong> Intermission<\/strong> Just in time for Valentine\u2019s Day, Dearborn Symphony invites you to an evening of music made for falling in love with rhythm, with storytelling, and with the joy that comes from sharing an unforgettable night out. Shall We Dance<\/em> is a romantic and high-spirited celebration for couples, friends, families, and anyone who enjoys the magic that happens when music and movement meet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The concert opens with Bernstein\u2019s lively Times Square: 1944<\/em>, followed by the graceful sweep of the Potter Waltz<\/em> by John Williams, performed with dancers from Downriver Dance Academy under the artistic direction of Spencer Genrich. From the infectious swing of Louis Prima\u2019s Sing, Sing, Sing<\/em>! to the sultry intensity of Piazzolla\u2019s Libertango<\/em>, the first half offers a wide palette of style and color. The tender beauty of Tchaikovsky\u2019s Swan Lake<\/em> leads naturally into the soaring melodies of Stephen Schwartz\u2019s Wicked<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After intermission, the stage lights up with the Spanish folk energy of de Falla\u2019s Three Dances from The Three Cornered Hat<\/em>. M\u00e1rquez\u2019s ever-popular Danz\u00f3n No. 2<\/em> brings the evening to a warm and exhilarating close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you are celebrating new love, deep friendship, or simply the joy of being moved by great music, Shall We Dance<\/em> offers the perfect backdrop for a memorable night together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday, March 27, 2026<\/strong> | 7:30pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n Program:<\/strong> What happens when school spirit, cinematic power, and classical fanfare meet center stage? You get Mad About Marches<\/em>\u2014a sport-centric evening of pure orchestral momentum that brings together fans of music, athletics, and pageantry in one unforgettable celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This pulse-pounding program kicks off with a flurry of iconic marches that span stadiums, screen, and ceremony. From Sousa\u2019s Washington Post March<\/em> to the unmistakable energy of Roundball Rock<\/em> (the theme to NBA on NBC), the first half delivers big brass, booming percussion, and instantly recognizable anthems. Audiences will cheer for local favorites like the University of Michigan and Michigan State University fight songs, get swept up in the thrill of John Williams\u2019 Imperial March<\/em>, and soar with one of his Olympic masterpieces. It\u2019s a full-court press of musical power and pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The second half keeps the adrenaline flowing with cinematic blockbusters like Captain America March<\/em>, sweeping symphonic drama in Berlioz\u2019s March to the Scaffold<\/em>, and festive crowd-pleasers including Liberty Bell<\/em>, 76 Trombones<\/em>, and the ever-interactive Radetzky March<\/em>. Verdi\u2019s Triumphal March<\/em> from Aida<\/em> and Strauss\u2019s brilliant pageantry round out an evening built for clapping, cheering, and community celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a season devoted to motion and music, Mad About Marches<\/em> is all about momentum\u2014from the first snare snap to the last thunderous chord. Whether you’re a die-hard band geek, a film score fanatic, or just someone who loves a strong beat and a great show, this concert delivers the kind of excitement only a live orchestra can provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday, May 8, 2026<\/strong> | 7:30pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n Program:<\/strong> The Dearborn Symphony closes its 64th season with Giuseppe Verdi\u2019s Messa da Requiem<\/em>\u2014a monumental work of beauty, power, and soul-stirring emotion. With its sweeping scale and operatic intensity, the Requiem<\/em> is an unforgettable experience for orchestra, chorus, and audience alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This performance marks a meaningful homecoming. Verdi\u2019s Requiem<\/em> was the centerpiece of the inaugural performance at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center 25 years ago, in September 2001. Now, a quarter-century later, the Dearborn Symphony and Vanguard Voices, under the direction of G. Kevin Dewey, reunite to bring this epic work back to the stage where it first launched a new era of the performing arts in Dearborn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Verdi\u2019s music speaks directly to the heart. His Requiem<\/em> combines the grandeur of sacred tradition with the drama of the opera house, moving seamlessly from quiet introspection to fiery declarations of fear, hope, and redemption. The thunderous Dies irae<\/em>, the poignant Lacrimosa<\/em>, and the soaring final prayer of the Libera me<\/em> create a spiritual and emotional arc that transcends time and place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Joined by four guest soloists (to be announced), a full chorus, and the rich forces of the Dearborn Symphony, this nearly 90-minute masterpiece will bring our \u201cMusic That Moves\u201d season to a close with an experience of overwhelming musical and emotional impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Join us for a season that really moves!<\/p>\n\n\n\n All programs subject to change. All performances will be held at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center<\/a> in Dearborn. Friday night concerts begin at 7:30pm. Steven Jarvi, Conductor & Music Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n 64th Season *Programs are subject to change* “MYTH, MOTION, AND MAJESTY” Friday, October 3, 2025 | 7:30pm Program:Offenbach \u2013 Orpheus in the Underworld OvertureJohann Strauss II \u2013 Perpetuum Mobile, Op. 257Elgar \u2013 Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85: IV. Allegro ma non troppo Featuring Youth Artist Solo Competition Winner, Jisoo Park, celloIntermissionChabrier \u2013 Joyeuse … Continue reading “Concerts and Events”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-339","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dearbornsymphony.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/339","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dearbornsymphony.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dearbornsymphony.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dearbornsymphony.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dearbornsymphony.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=339"}],"version-history":[{"count":79,"href":"https:\/\/dearbornsymphony.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/339\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5033,"href":"https:\/\/dearbornsymphony.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/339\/revisions\/5033"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dearbornsymphony.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=339"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Offenbach \u2013 Orpheus in the Underworld<\/em> Overture
Johann Strauss II \u2013 Perpetuum Mobile<\/em>, Op. 257
Elgar \u2013 Cello Concerto in E minor<\/em>, Op. 85: IV. Allegro ma non troppo
Featuring Youth Artist Solo Competition Winner, Jisoo Park, cello<\/strong>
Intermission<\/em>
Chabrier \u2013 Joyeuse Marche<\/em>
Respighi \u2013 Pines of Rome<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n“RICK STEVES’ SYMPHONIC EUROPE”<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ward \u2013 America the Beautiful<\/em>
Johann Strauss II \u2013 Emperor Waltzes<\/em>
Wagner \u2013 Prelude to Act III<\/em> of Lohengrin<\/em>
Smetana \u2013 The Moldau<\/em>
Elgar \u2013 Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1<\/em>
Intermission<\/em>
Verdi \u2013 Overture to Nabucco<\/em>
Grieg \u2013 Morning Mood<\/em> from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1<\/em>
Bizet \u2013 Intermezzo<\/em> and Farandole<\/em> from L\u2019Arl\u00e9sienne<\/em>
Beethoven \u2013 Ode to Joy<\/em> from Symphony No. 9<\/em>
Sousa \u2013 Stars and Stripes Forever<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n“SHALL WE DANCE?”<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Bernstein: Times Square: 1944<\/em> from On the Town<\/em>
Williams: Potter Waltz<\/em> from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire<\/em>
Prima: Sing, Sing, Sing<\/em>
Piazzolla: Libertango<\/em>
Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake<\/em>, Act II, No. 10, Scene (Moderato)<\/em>
Schwartz: Highlights from<\/em> Wicked<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
de Falla: Three Dances from The Three Cornered Hat<\/em>
I. The Neighbours Dance (Seguidillas)<\/em>
II. The Millers Dance (Farruca)<\/em>
III. Final Dance (Jota)<\/em>
M\u00e1rquez: Danz\u00f3n No. 2<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Sousa \u2013 Washington Post March<\/em>
Tesh \u2013 Roundball Rock<\/em> (Theme to NBA on NBC)
Ravelli \u2013 University of Michigan Fight Song<\/em>
O\u2019Reilly \u2013 Michigan State University Fight Song<\/em>
John Williams \u2013 The Imperial March<\/em>
John Williams \u2013 Olympic Fanfare<\/em> or<\/strong> Summon the Heroes<\/em>
Traditional \u2013 St. Louis Blues March<\/em>
Bizet \u2013 March of the Toreadors<\/em>
Hindemith \u2013 March from Symphonic Metamorphosis<\/em>
Intermission<\/em>
Berlioz \u2013 March to the Scaffold<\/em>
Sousa \u2013 Liberty Bell March<\/em>
Bagley \u2013 National Emblem March<\/em>
Silvestri \u2013 Captain America March<\/em>
Sousa \u2013 The Thunderer<\/em>
Sousa \u2013 Hands Across the Sea<\/em>
Verdi \u2013 Triumphal March<\/em> from Aida<\/em>
Wilson\/Williams \u2013 76 Trombones<\/em>
Johann Strauss Sr. \u2013 Radetzky March<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n“VERDI’S REQUIEM”<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Giuseppe Verdi \u2013 Messa da Requiem<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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