Coffee Concert | Heart of a New World

Name: Coffee Concert | Heart of a New World
Start: 2026-05-01T11:00:00-05:00
Location: UAB's Alys Stephens Center

Schedule

Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 11:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

UAB's Alys Stephens Center | Birmingham, AL

Start your day with sweeping melodies and fresh inspiration at the Alabama Symphony Orchestra’s Coffee Concert: Heart of a New World.
Led by Music Director Carlos Izcaray, the program begins with Samuel Barber’s sparkling School for Scandal Overture — a vibrant, witty piece full of energy and charm. Then, journey across continents with Dvořák’s beloved Symphony No. 9, “From the New World” — a powerful tribute to the American spirit, blending European tradition with new-world optimism.
When:
Friday, May 1, 2026 — 11:00 AM
Where:
UAB’s Alys Stephens Center — Jemison Concert Hall
Artist:
• Carlos Izcaray, conductor
Program to Include:
• BARBER – The School for Scandal Overture
• DVOŘÁK – Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”