Classical Archives - Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Duruflé’s Requiem with the Dallas Symphony Chorus

The Dallas Symphony Chorus celebrates its 50th anniversary as the official vocal ensemble of the DSO with an ethereal performance of Duruflé’s crown jewel symphonic poem

Ravel & Gershwin

Embark on a madcap adventure with music that marries the heat of Gershwin’s American jazz with the cool French elegance of Roussel’s ballet suite and Ravel’s Concerto for the Left Hand.

Scheherazade & Pablo Sainz-Villegas

From ancient Persia to Mexico and the grasslands of Argentina, embark on a globe-trotting adventure of glittering orchestral colors.

Debussy’s La mer & Karen Gomyo

Nature takes center stage in a shimmering musical portrait of the sea followed by a dazzling summoning of the Sicilian fire god.

Strauss & Liszt with Jean-Yves Thibaudet

Strauss whisks you away to Golden Age Vienna with sweeping, sublime waltzes, and Liszt mixes fiery virtuosity with moments of graceful lyricism.

Bach’s St. John Passion

Experience the operatic drama and shadowy mystery of Bach’s biblical masterpiece — a searing saga of betrayal, forgiveness and resurrection.

Mozart’s Don Giovanni

In Mozart’s opera of fevered passions and heavenly arias, revenge is a dish best served stone cold.

Elim Chan Conducts Prokofiev

Lutosławski weaves Polish folk tunes into a tapestry of explosive emotion, and Prokofiev tests the piano’s power with blazing intensity.

Mahler’s Symphony No. 1

Mahler triumphs over despair in a symphonic coming-of-age journey.

Mendelssohn & Beethoven with Alexander Kerr

DSO Concertmaster Alexander Kerr warms the heart with Beethoven’s pastoral poetry, while Mendelssohn charts an emotional journey of resilience and freedom.