The annual Symphony Gala is one of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s largest annual fundraisers, benefitting the DSO’s life-changing education and community outreach initiatives, including Young Strings and Young Musicians. These programs touch the lives of more than 200,000 North Texas residents annually, including more than 30,000 children.
This year’s black-tie event on Saturday, October 4, 2025 will feature a cocktail reception, seated dinner and Gala Concert performed by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Music Director Fabio Luisi and DSO Artist-in-Residence Leonidas Kavakos.
Full-evening Gala tickets start at $1,500 each and include the pre-concert reception, dinner, premium concert hall seating and the After-Party. For information about full Gala tickets, table purchases and Gala sponsorships, email at gala@dalsym.com. For information on corporate sponsorships, please email Alex Small, Director of Annual Giving at a.small@dalsym.com.
Looking for tickets only to the Gala Concert and After-Party? Tickets will go on sale in May 2025.
GALA CHAIRS
Vanessa Cain and David Cain
“Music has the power to inspire, connect and transform lives unlike anything else, and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra is at the heart of that in our community. It is our great honor to serve as Gala Chairs for this year’s Symphony Gala.” said Vanessa and David Cain. “We have been longtime supporters of the DSO, and we’re thrilled to expand our involvement by leading the charge for one of their most impactful fundraising events. The DSO’s work in the community and through education outreach keeps the arts thriving in our city, and we couldn’t be more excited to be part of it.”
PROGRAM
FABIO LUISI conducts LEONIDAS KAVAKOS violin
BEETHOVEN Overture to Egmont TCHAIKOVSKY Concerto in D Major for Violin and Orchestra
Characterized by ravishingly beautiful passages, graceful melodies and deeply felt passion, Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece has spoken to the heart of generations of adoring audiences. Leonidas Kavakos, our Artist-in-Residence, steps into the spotlight at our celebratory Gala. Whether this is the first or 50th time you’ve heard Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, Kavakos says, “each and every time the listener goes away taking something new and something fresh and something beautiful with them. That is what a great piece of art is all about.” Opening this festive occasion is the Egmont Overture, named for the title character of Goethe’s play. The stirring music reflects the nobility of the man who dies a hero to his people.
VIP dining for eight with priority table placement, private loge box concert seating for party and an exclusive post-concert reception with Fabio Luisi and Lang Lang.
Also Includes:
Complimentary valet parking
Gala program book recognition
VIP dining for ten with priority table placement, premium orchestra floor concert seating and an exclusive post-concert reception with Fabio Luisi and Lang Lang.
Also Includes:
Complimentary valet parking
Gala program book recognition
Dining for ten with priority table placement and premium orchestra floor concert seating.
Also Includes:
Complimentary valet parking
Gala program book recognition
Dining for ten with priority table placement and premium orchestra floor concert seating.
Also Includes:
Complimentary valet parking
Gala program book recognition
VIP dining for two, loge box concert seating and an exclusive post-concert reception with Fabio Luisi and Lang Lang.
