Symphony Arlington Presents: A Gershwin Gala
Arlington Music Hall on October 15, 2026. Experience the energy, elegance, and
unmistakable sound of Gershwin!
About this Event
Thursday, October 15, 2026
7:30 PM
Arlington Music Hall – 224 N. Center St., Arlington, TX
Experience an unforgettable evening with Symphony Arlington as we open our 2026–2027 main concert season at Arlington Music Hall with acclaimed pianist Simone Sala and an all-Gershwin program.
Simone Sala, Piano
PROGRAM:
Gershwin — Overture to Girl Crazy
Gershwin — Lullaby
Gershwin — Promenade
Gershwin — An American in Paris
Gershwin — Piano Concerto in F Major
Under the direction of Music Director Robert Carter Austin, Symphony Arlington brings together professional musicians from across North Texas for an evening celebrating one of America’s most beloved and distinctive composers.
From the irresistible theatrical energy of the Overture to Girl Crazy and the intimate beauty of Lullaby to the playful charm of Promenade, the program showcases the remarkable range of George Gershwin’s music.
The orchestra then takes audiences to the streets of 1920s France with An American in Paris, Gershwin’s colorful and exuberant portrait of an American traveler experiencing thesights and sounds of Paris.
The evening culminates with pianist Simone Sala joining Symphony Arlington for Gershwin’s spectacular Piano Concerto in F Major, a work that combines the excitement of jazz, the sweep of the symphony orchestra, and the virtuosity of the concert piano.
Want more than one concert? Symphony Arlington offers several ways to experience the 2026–2027 season:
Full Season Subscription — Enjoy all eight main season concerts with preferred seating and subscriber benefits, with packages from $150–$300.
Mini Season — Choose any four main season concerts and enjoy preferred seating and subscriber benefits, with packages from $75–$150.
Flex Package — Receive eight “Anytime” tickets to use throughout the season at your
convenience, with the best available seating.
Season subscribers also receive valuable benefits including preferred seating, ticket
banking and exchange privileges, ticket insurance, and more.
• Tickets & Season Packages: symphonyarlington.org
• Symphony Arlington Box Office: 469-251-9068
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