SARAH HICKS conducts
The Dallas Symphony hosts Disney Concert’s newest live-to-picture concert event featuring the timeless classic film, Toy Story, accompanied by Randy Newman’s beloved score.
Bring your children and grandchildren to follow along as pull-string cowboy, Woody, and astronaut action figure, Buzz Lightyear, grow from enemies battling for the attention of their owner Andy to comrades who join forces.
For information on our COVID-19 safety protocols, please visit here.
RENÉE FLEMING soprano and speaker
Internationally renowned soprano and arts health advocate, Renée Fleming, presents a unique event for the 2021 Women in Classical Music Symposium, involving conversations with practitioners and scientists active in the fields of music, neuroscience and healthcare.
The 2021 Women in Classical Music Symposium is Presented by the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.
CANCELLED
Unfortunately, the October 20, 2021 performance of Erich Bergen’s Hollywood Songbook has been cancelled. Ticket holders can exchange their tickets for a future concert or donate their tickets by logging in to your dallassymphony.org account here.
ENRICO LOPEZ-YAÑEZ conducts
ERICH BERGEN vocalist
Erich Bergen, from Madam Secretary, Jersey Boys and Waitress, will join the DSO for one-night-only to take you on a musical tour of Hollywood. His performance is filled with songs you know and love and hilarious stories from his screen-and-stage career.
Featuring music by Billy Joel, Barry Manilow, Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and many more.
LIDIYA YANKOVSKAYA conducts
DENYCE GRAVES mezzo-soprano
JEFFREY BIEGEL piano
MOZART Overture to Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro)
JEFFREY BIEGEL Reflection of Justice: An Ode to Ruth Bader Ginsburg
BIZET Carmen
ELLEN TAAFFE ZWILICH Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg | World Premiere
WAGNER Overture to Der fliegende Holländer (The Flying Dutchman)
Concert featuring the world premiere of a new work by distinguished American composer Ellen Taaffe Zwilich paying homage to and remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the first anniversary of her passing in September 2020.
This new composition – featuring Denyce Graves (mezzo-soprano) and Jeffrey Biegel (pianist and project coordinator), with the DSO – is co-commissioned by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, with generous support of the Norma and Don Stone New Music Fund, and the Billy Rose Foundation and the American Composers Forum.
JAYCE OGREN conducts
Bring toda la familia to the beloved Oscar®-winning film, Coco! The animated favorite is reimagined with the DSO performing Michael Giacchino’s beautiful score live with multiple classical guitarists on stage, while the film is projected on the big screen at the Meyerson.
You won’t want to miss this heartwarming film, which follows aspiring young musician Miguel as he encounters unexpected adventures in the Land of the Dead.
COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA
SCOTTY BARNHART director
In the history of Jazz music, Count Basie is the only bandleader who has the distinction of having his orchestra still performing sold out concerts all over the world, with members personally chosen by him, for over 30 years after his passing.
From your favorite hits to selections from their critically acclaimed album, A Very Swingin’ Basie Christmas! this concert will definitely add a little zing to your holiday season.
Please note: This concert does not feature the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOL
Your safety, and the safety of our musicians, guest artists and staff continue to be our top priorities. We are currently operating at a reduced capacity of 60% – 70% and masks are required at all times in the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, regardless of vaccination status. For more information on our enhanced safety protocols, please visit here.
This holiday season, double the impact of your support! All new or increased gifts made by December 31, 2021 will be matched dollar-for-dollar thanks to a generous gift from our friends at Bank of America, up to a total of $25,000. Thank you!
LAWRENCE LOH conducts
BRADLEY HUNTER WELCH organ
Deck the halls with the DSO brass and percussion sections and the magnificent Lay Family Concert Organ. This Dallas Symphony tradition returns to make your holidays merry and bright with an extra helping of Christmas cheer!
COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOL
Your safety, and the safety of our musicians, guest artists and staff continue to be our top priorities. We are currently operating at a reduced capacity of 60% – 70% and masks are required at all times in the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, regardless of vaccination status. For more information on our enhanced safety protocols, please visit here.
This holiday season, double the impact of your support! All new or increased gifts made by December 31, 2021 will be matched dollar-for-dollar thanks to a generous gift from our friends at Bank of America, up to a total of $25,000. Thank you!
CANTUS VOCAL ENSEMBLE
In a “powerfully poetic Christmas program,” the all-male vocal ensemble presents familiar holiday carols alongside nIn a “powerfully poetic Christmas program,” Cantus brings their pristine harmonies to familiar holiday carols alongside narrated passages from The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, and Dakota and the Snow Phoenix. One night only at the Meyerson, don’t miss this moving and unmatched vocal performance that will set the tone for your holiday season.
Please note: This concert does not feature the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOL
Your safety, and the safety of our musicians, guest artists and staff continue to be our top priorities. We are currently operating at a reduced capacity of 60% – 70% and masks are required at all times in the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, regardless of vaccination status. For more information on our enhanced safety protocols, please visit here.
This holiday season, double the impact of your support! All new or increased gifts made by December 31, 2021 will be matched dollar-for-dollar thanks to a generous gift from our friends at Bank of America, up to a total of $25,000. Thank you!
BRADLEY HUNTER WELCH organ
DURUFLÉ Choral varié sur le thème du “Veni Creator Spiritus”
DRISCHNER Variations on O laufet, ihr Hirten (“O Run, You Shepherds!”)
BACH Trio Sonata VI in G Major
WIDOR “Adagio” from Organ Symphony V
VIERNE “Allegro” from Organ Symphony II in E Minor
WIDOR “Andante sostenuto” from Symphonie Gothique
JONGEN Sonata Eroica
The Dallas Symphony is grateful for the wonderful support of its donors and patrons. For a full list of Donor Appreciation Month opportunities, please visit here.
COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOL
Your safety, and the safety of our musicians, guest artists and staff continue to be our top priorities. We are currently requiring proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test within 48 hours of your performance date, and masks are required at all times in the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, regardless of vaccination status. For more information on our enhanced safety protocols, please visit here.
CHELSEA CHEN organ
Chelsea Chen’s dynamic playing has taken her to the far corners of the world. Her solo concerts offer a unique mix of traditional organ repertoire along with piano/orchestral transcriptions and contemporary music.
The Los Angeles Times has praised her “rare musicality” and “lovely lyrical grandeur,” and a compositional style that is “charming” and “irresistible.”
