Nashville Symphony | Pablo Zamora Mata, conductor

Join us for a vibrant Day of the Dead program that celebrates Mexican heritage and Latino cultures everywhere. With musical selections that include traditional folk tunes and modern arrangements of beloved classics, this program is a loving celebration of life through music that all ages will enjoy. 

Program

Garrido | ARR. Enrico Lopez-Yañez: Pelea de Gallos 
Horacio Fernandez Vázquez: Flare 
Traditional | ARR. Enrico Lopez-Yañez: Vista Alegre 
Gabriela Ortiz: Antrópolis 
Consuelo Velázquez: Bésame Mucho 
Jose Pablo Moncayo: Huapango 

Nashville Symphony | Daniel Wiley, conductor

Travel through the trees and across the seas with Maestro Mouse and his musical friends! Featuring nearly two dozen musical portraits drawn from the animal kingdom, “Wild Symphony” includes original poetry and music by author and composer, Dan Brown. 

Nashville Symphony | Nathan Aspinall, conductor

SLOPERA! A Bite-Sized Opera is based on Mo Willems’ book I Really Like Slop! that brings Elephant and Piggie to a place they’ve always belonged: the opera! Mo Willems’ libretto is paired with music by Carlos Simon for this fun afternoon full of drama and laughter for the whole family. 

Nashville Symphony | Na'Zir McFadden, conductor

Experience Prokofiev’s classic tale about an adventurous boy and his encounter with the wolf. Presented in partnership with Wishing Chair Productions, this special presentation blends the beloved narrated performance with on-stage puppetry to portray your favorite characters. The whole family will love this charming story and wonderful introduction to the instruments in the orchestra.