Of Myth and Legacy

The season's orchestral concerts open with an explosion of color, rhythm, passion, and raw emotional power. Clarice Assad’s "Ode to Carmen Miranda", a San Antonio Premiere, bursts onto the stage with infectious energy and theatrical brilliance inspired by one of Latin America’s most iconic stars. The excitement continues with the Texas Premiere of Juan Pablo Contreras’ "La Minerva", featuring violinist Anna Lee, a powerful new concerto inspired by the Roman goddess of wisdom, courage, and the arts transforming myth, virtuosity, and orchestral color into a thrilling musical experience.
The evening culminates with Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s monumental Symphony No. 5, a sweeping journey from tension and longing to one of the most thrilling and triumphant endings ever written. Big melodies, unforgettable moments, and electrifying orchestral sound launch the season in spectacular fashion.
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Join us one hour before the concert at our Stories Behind the Sound to hear from guest artists and learn more about the evening's program.