New World Symphony
Schedule
Thu Apr 30 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Angelle Hall | Lafayette, LA
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Enjoy a powerful conclusion to our season, featuring an unforgettable evening of passion, virtuosity, and hope. Carlos Simon's Fate Now Conquers opens the evening, anchored by Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, – a sweeping tribute to the American landscape, rich with spiritual echoes and folk-inspired themes. Written during the composer’s time in the United States, this symphony reflects both longing and discovery, making it a perfect finale to a season of musical exploration. For this concert, ASO will be joined on stage by acclaimed violin virtuoso, Melissa White, who’ll perform Mendelssohn’s beloved Violin Concerto.Conductor: Matthew Kraemer
Guest Soloist: Melissa White, Violin
PROGRAM
Carlos Simon......................... Fate Now Conquers
Felix Mendelssohn................ Violin Concerto, Op. 64
(Melissa White, violin)
Antonin Dvorak..................... Symphony No. 9, Op. 95 (From the New World)
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Where is it happening?
Angelle Hall, 601 E St Mary Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503-2329, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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