Jaap van Zweden Conducts Shostakovich and Mozart

Thursday, May 1

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Jaap van Zweden  returns to Dallas for Shostakovich’s eloquent Fifth Symphony. Despite its grandeur and optimistic façade — huge climaxes, triumphant marches, exhilarating brass and percussion — a profound sadness cries out in the third movement, the spiritual center of the work.

Jaap van Zweden Conducts Shostakovich and Mozart

Friday, May 2

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Jaap van Zweden  returns to Dallas for Shostakovich’s eloquent Fifth Symphony. Despite its grandeur and optimistic façade — huge climaxes, triumphant marches, exhilarating brass and percussion — a profound sadness cries out in the third movement, the spiritual center of the work.

Jaap van Zweden Conducts Shostakovich and Mozart

Saturday, May 3

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Jaap van Zweden  returns to Dallas for Shostakovich’s eloquent Fifth Symphony. Despite its grandeur and optimistic façade — huge climaxes, triumphant marches, exhilarating brass and percussion — a profound sadness cries out in the third movement, the spiritual center of the work.

Dallas Symphony Children’s Chorus Spring Recital

Sunday, May 4

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Celebrate in song as the DSCC joins the DSO for the third year. This spring recital will feature the chorus made up of auditioned singers in 4th through 12th grade from around the greater Dallas area. 

Young Musicians and Young Strings Joint Concert

Sunday, May 4

Pass

Join us for this year’s Young Musicians and Young Strings joint recital. Students from both programs will share the stage for solos, chamber ensembles and a full orchestra performance. This event is free to the public and general admission.

¡Bailamos! A Night of Latin Music

Friday, May 9

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik and the DSO invite you to a night of sultry Latin music, tango classics and ballads featuring the voices of Edna Vázquez and Héctor Del Curto alongside Argentine dancers Celina Rotundo and Hugo Patyn.

¡Bailamos! A Night of Latin Music

Saturday, May 10

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik and the DSO invite you to a night of sultry Latin music, tango classics and ballads featuring the voices of Edna Vázquez and Héctor Del Curto alongside Argentine dancers Celina Rotundo and Hugo Patyn.

¡Bailamos! A Night of Latin Music

Sunday, May 11

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik and the DSO invite you to a night of sultry Latin music, tango classics and ballads featuring the voices of Edna Vázquez and Héctor Del Curto alongside Argentine dancers Celina Rotundo and Hugo Patyn.

Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5

Thursday, May 15

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Benjamin Grosvenor “commands the stage with aristocratic ease.”  (The New York Times) is the brilliant soloist for Beethoven’s final piano concerto, “Emperor.” The nickname reflects the temperament of the masterpiece, its majesty and nobility — a crowning achievement, indeed.

7:30pm

Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5

Friday, May 16

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Benjamin Grosvenor “commands the stage with aristocratic ease.”  (The New York Times) is the brilliant soloist for Beethoven’s final piano concerto, “Emperor.” The nickname reflects the temperament of the masterpiece, its majesty and nobility — a crowning achievement, indeed.

7:30pm

Beethoven X Beyoncé

Saturday, May 17

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Experience Steve Hackman’s thrilling new blend of pop/R&B’s queen and classical music’s king as Beyoncé’s iconic repertoire is seamlessly interwoven with Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony.

7:30pm

Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5

Sunday, May 18

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Benjamin Grosvenor “commands the stage with aristocratic ease.”  (The New York Times) is the brilliant soloist for Beethoven’s final piano concerto, “Emperor.” The nickname reflects the temperament of the masterpiece, its majesty and nobility — a crowning achievement, indeed.

3:00pm

Beethoven’s “Eroica”

Thursday, May 22

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

World-renowned violinist Leonidas Kavakos interprets Shostakovich’s Concerto, whose sonorities range from quiet contemplation to the most spectacular cadenza you’re ever likely to witness to a frenzied finale, guaranteed to leave you amazed.

7:30pm

Beethoven’s “Eroica”

Friday, May 23

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

World-renowned violinist Leonidas Kavakos interprets Shostakovich’s Concerto, whose sonorities range from quiet contemplation to the most spectacular cadenza you’re ever likely to witness to a frenzied finale, guaranteed to leave you amazed.

7:30pm

Beethoven’s “Eroica”

Saturday, May 24

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

World-renowned violinist Leonidas Kavakos interprets Shostakovich’s Concerto, whose sonorities range from quiet contemplation to the most spectacular cadenza you’re ever likely to witness to a frenzied finale, guaranteed to leave you amazed.

7:30pm

Parks Concert Presented by the Dallas Symphony at Flag Pole Hill

Monday, May 26

Pass

Join the DSO for 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

Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 – “Resurrection”

Friday, May 30

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

“What is life and what is death? Why did you live? Why did you suffer? … Do our life and death have a meaning? … Whoever hears this call must give a reply. And this reply I give in my last movement.” Thus Mahler guides us to the meaning of his stirring Second Symphony, a work with a beautiful, consoling message.

7:30pm

Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 – “Resurrection”

Saturday, May 31

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

“What is life and what is death? Why did you live? Why did you suffer? … Do our life and death have a meaning? … Whoever hears this call must give a reply. And this reply I give in my last movement.” Thus Mahler guides us to the meaning of his stirring Second Symphony, a work with a beautiful, consoling message.

7:30pm