Ring Cycle: Das Rheingold

Wednesday, May 1

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Tonight, the “Prologue” of Wagner’s masterpiece The Ring of the Nibelung sets the mighty saga in motion and prepares you for what is to come: the conflict between love and power, and, ultimately, redemption through love. You’ll be plunged into the depths of the Rhine and hear the seductive siren song of the Rhine maidens; shudder at the curse placed on the possessor of all-power-giving ring of gold; fear for the folly of the gods as they traverse the rainbow bridge to enter their Valhalla palace — not knowing the doom that awaits them. With English supertitles.

Tickets starting at $52

7:30pm

Ring Cycle: Die Walküre

Thursday, May 2

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

With Die Walküre, Wagner leaves the realm of the gods and traces the story of the king of the gods Wotan’s mortal children and the warrior-maid Brünnhilde. The most well-loved opera of the tetralogy, it encompasses some of its most beautiful music: impassioned expressions of love, Wotan’s farewell to his beloved child Brünnhilde, the Magic Fire Music, and, of course, The Ride of the Valkyries, the rousing battle cry sung by eight Valkyrie sisters (memorably on the soundtrack of Apocalypse Now). With English supertitles.

Tickets starting at $52

6:00pm

Ring Cycle: Das Rheingold

Saturday, May 4

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Tonight, the “Prologue” of Wagner’s masterpiece The Ring of the Nibelung sets the mighty saga in motion and prepares you for what is to come: the conflict between love and power, and, ultimately, redemption through love. You’ll be plunged into the depths of the Rhine and hear the seductive siren song of the Rhine maidens; shudder at the curse placed on the possessor of all-power-giving ring of gold; fear for the folly of the gods as they traverse the rainbow bridge to enter their Valhalla palace — not knowing the doom that awaits them. With English supertitles.

Tickets starting at $60

7:30pm

Ring Cycle: Die Walküre

Sunday, May 5

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

With Die Walküre, Wagner leaves the realm of the gods and traces the story of the king of the gods Wotan’s mortal children and the warrior-maid Brünnhilde. The most well-loved opera of the tetralogy, it encompasses some of its most beautiful music: impassioned expressions of love, Wotan’s farewell to his beloved child Brünnhilde, the Magic Fire Music, and, of course, The Ride of the Valkyries, the rousing battle cry sung by eight Valkyrie sisters (memorably on the soundtrack of Apocalypse Now). With English supertitles.

Tickets starting at $59

3:00pm

Country Hits: Songs from Nashville

Friday, May 10

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Join the DSO for a honky-tonking, heart-aching celebration of everything America loves about country music past and present. Featuring the classic country hits you know and love from legendary stars Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash to the biggest stars of today like Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, The Chicks and Kacey Musgraves.

Tickets starting at $41

7:30pm

Country Hits: Songs from Nashville

Saturday, May 11

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Join the DSO for a honky-tonking, heart-aching celebration of everything America loves about country music past and present. Featuring the classic country hits you know and love from legendary stars Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash to the biggest stars of today like Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, The Chicks and Kacey Musgraves.

Tickets starting at $41

7:30pm

Country Hits: Songs from Nashville

Sunday, May 12

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Join the DSO for a honky-tonking, heart-aching celebration of everything America loves about country music past and present. Featuring the classic country hits you know and love from legendary stars Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash to the biggest stars of today like Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, The Chicks and Kacey Musgraves.

Tickets starting at $41

3:00pm

Non-DSO Event

In This Circle

Tuesday, May 14

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

We start with two new out-of-this-world pieces by Dallas composer Quinn Mason: One happy and cheerful, the other delving into the mysteries of space and time. Then Grammy Award-winning soprano, songwriter and actress Hila Plitmann performs a tour-de-force rendition of In This Circle. Gramophone says, “Plitmann is radiant and fearless… her wondrous voice gleams in all registers, especially the stratosphere.”

7:30pm

Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

Thursday, May 16

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Rachmaninoff, wizard of the piano, meets Paganini, wizard of the violin. The result: the notoriously difficult Rhapsody — 24 variations on the 24th of Paganini’s Caprices — encompassing everything from knuckle-busting runs to the terrifying Day of Wrath medieval chant and the swoon-worthy 18th variation. Followed by Casella’s thrillingly assertive second symphony, this program will take its audience on a powerful musical journey.

Tickets starting at $41

7:30pm

Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

Friday, May 17

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Rachmaninoff, wizard of the piano, meets Paganini, wizard of the violin. The result: the notoriously difficult Rhapsody — 24 variations on the 24th of Paganini’s Caprices — encompassing everything from knuckle-busting runs to the terrifying Day of Wrath medieval chant and the swoon-worthy 18th variation. Followed by Casella’s thrillingly assertive second symphony, this program will take its audience on a powerful musical journey.

Tickets starting at $43

7:30pm

Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

Saturday, May 18

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Rachmaninoff, wizard of the piano, meets Paganini, wizard of the violin. The result: the notoriously difficult Rhapsody — 24 variations on the 24th of Paganini’s Caprices — encompassing everything from knuckle-busting runs to the terrifying Day of Wrath medieval chant and the swoon-worthy 18th variation. Followed by Casella’s thrillingly assertive second symphony, this program will take its audience on a powerful musical journey.

Tickets starting at $49

7:30pm

Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

Sunday, May 19

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Rachmaninoff, wizard of the piano, meets Paganini, wizard of the violin. The result: the notoriously difficult Rhapsody — 24 variations on the 24th of Paganini’s Caprices — encompassing everything from knuckle-busting runs to the terrifying Day of Wrath medieval chant and the swoon-worthy 18th variation. Followed by Casella’s thrillingly assertive second symphony, this program will take its audience on a powerful musical journey.

Tickets starting at $46

3:00pm

Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 2

Thursday, May 23

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Riveting. Virtuosic. Diabolical. Daredevil. Terrifying. Words that describe both Prokofiev’s Second Piano Concerto and Walton’s first symphony. The critic Harold Schonberg laid out the requirements for playing Prokofiev’s landmark work: “Steel fingers, steel biceps, steel triceps — a tonal steel trust.” (“…feats of prestidigitation from Denis Kozhukhin… ferocious energy… the octave leaps cast off as dizzyingly as any high-wire act” [BachTrack]). Meanwhile, Walton’s work premiered to critical acclaim for its commanding artistry and unflinching use of the power of the orchestra. Hang on to your seats for this one!

Tickets starting at $41

7:30pm

Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 2

Friday, May 24

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Riveting. Virtuosic. Diabolical. Daredevil. Terrifying. Words that describe both Prokofiev’s Second Piano Concerto and Walton’s first symphony. The critic Harold Schonberg laid out the requirements for playing Prokofiev’s landmark work: “Steel fingers, steel biceps, steel triceps — a tonal steel trust.” (“…feats of prestidigitation from Denis Kozhukhin… ferocious energy… the octave leaps cast off as dizzyingly as any high-wire act” [BachTrack]). Meanwhile, Walton’s work premiered to critical acclaim for its commanding artistry and unflinching use of the power of the orchestra. Hang on to your seats for this one!

Tickets starting at $41

7:30pm

Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 2

Sunday, May 26

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Riveting. Virtuosic. Diabolical. Daredevil. Terrifying. Words that describe both Prokofiev’s Second Piano Concerto and Walton’s first symphony. The critic Harold Schonberg laid out the requirements for playing Prokofiev’s landmark work: “Steel fingers, steel biceps, steel triceps — a tonal steel trust.” (“…feats of prestidigitation from Denis Kozhukhin… ferocious energy… the octave leaps cast off as dizzyingly as any high-wire act” [BachTrack]). Meanwhile, Walton’s work premiered to critical acclaim for its commanding artistry and unflinching use of the power of the orchestra. Hang on to your seats for this one!

Tickets starting at $41

3:00pm

Parks Concerts Presented by the Dallas Symphony at Flag Pole Hill

Monday, May 27

Pass

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to providing the joy of music to our diverse community, to truly make the DSO everyone’s orchestra. For more than 25 years, the DSO has presented Symphony in the Parks throughout Dallas. This year the US Army Band & Highland Park United Methodist Church Choir take over this audience favorite on Memorial Day! Featuring patriotic favorites and fireworks to close the concert, it’s a fun-filled evening for the whole family.

8:15pm

FREE EVENT