Join us as Music Director Yaniv Attar speaks with Conductor of the Nielsen Chorale Marti Bein about her experiences, and what she is most excited about for the concert. RSVP requested. Lunch is available for purchase.
The season comes to a triumphant close with Beethoven’s joyous immortal classic, Symphony No. 9, performed by the Nielsen Chorale, world-class soloists, and your Rockford Symphony Orchestra.
The RSO begins the 2025/26 season with Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol, a vibrant celebration of Spanish folk music. Guitar virtuoso Daniel Bolshoy returns for Ponce’s Concierto del Sur, and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 concludes the concert with a triumphant finale.
Jonathan Leshnoff’s Elegy and Sharon Farber’s Concerto for Cello and Narrator pay homage to the victims of the Holocaust and honor its heroic survivors. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 (“Eroica”), is a masterpiece that celebrates heroism and the triumph of the human spirit.
Celebrate love and all its complexity with music filled with passion, romance, and drama. The program includes Tchaikovsky’s iconic Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture, Strauss’s electrifying Don Juan, and the intimate dialogue of Brahms’s Double Concerto for Violin and Cello.
Experience the musical brilliance of Beethoven and his influence on future generations of composers. From classical to contemporary, this performance explores the universal themes of fate and triumph.
The season concludes with a jubilant celebration honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States. Ranging from the pioneers of the American sound to two of today’s acclaimed composers, the evening showcases the rich and diverse heritage of American music.
