Classical Series

Tchaikovsky Celebration

Schermerhorn Symphony Center
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4/24

Thursday7:30 PM

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4/25

Friday7:30 PM

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4/26

Saturday7:30 PM

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Nashville Symphony | Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor | Oliver Herbert, cello | Tony Siqi Yun, piano

Program

Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra
Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Concerto No. 1 for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 23
Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Capriccio italien

Catch a rising star—or two—at the Nashville Symphony in our annual concert shining a spotlight on up-and-coming artists. First China International Music Competition Gold Medalist Tony Siqi Yun (age 22) and 2021 Avery Fisher Career Grant winner Oliver Herbert (age 27) have made important American orchestra debuts and are sought-after worldwide as soloists and recitalists. Giancarlo welcomes them on an all-Tchaikovsky program that also highlights two perennial orchestral favorites: the Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture, and Capriccio italien

The Lawrence S. Levine Memorial Concert 

 

 

 

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Fundraising Event

Symphony Fashion Show 2025

Schermerhorn Symphony Center
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4/29

Tuesday6:00 PM

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Jazz Series

Lettuce with the Nashville Symphony

Schermerhorn Symphony Center
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4/30

Wednesday7:30 PM

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Nashville Symphony | Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductor | Lettuce

A Schermerhorn premiere engagement! Lettuce is an exceptional, genre-busting, six-member musical collective formed by four Berklee College of Music alumni. It begins with funk and tosses in strains of jazz, hip-hop, rock, psychedelia, soul, jam, go-go, and avant-garde. For this concert, Lettuce and the Nashville Symphony, conducted by Enrico Lopez-Yañez, will wow audiences with fully orchestrated funky, jazzy, and eclectic music.

 

 

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Pops Series

La Vida Loca

Schermerhorn Symphony Center
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5/1

Thursday7:30 PM

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5/2

Friday7:30 PM

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5/3

Saturday7:30 PM

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Nashville Symphony | Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductor | Ender Thomas, vocals | Jackie Mendez, vocals | José Sibaja, trumpet | Luisito Quintero, percussion 

Get on your feet, and let’s get loud with the greatest hits of the ‘90s and ‘00s Latin pop explosion! La Vida Loca celebrates artists including Enrique Iglesias, Gloria Estefan, Santana, Ricky Martin, Selena, and more. Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez, world-renowned vocalists Ender Thomas and Jackie Mendez, and multi-GRAMMY® Award winners José Sibaja on trumpet and Luisito Quintero on percussion join the Nashville Symphony for a high-octane program featuring all-new symphonic arrangements by Lopez- Yañez and Sibaja. 

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May the Fourth: The Music of Star Wars with the Nashville Symphony

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Nashville Symphony | Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductor 

May the Fourth be with you! This must-experience outdoor concert features the Nashville Symphony conducted by Enrico Lopez-Yañez performing John Williams' – and other composers' – iconic scores. It’s the memorable music from a galaxy far, far away featuring Star Wars selections from the entire film saga, including some of the most thrilling music ever written for movies. Highlights include the Star Wars Main Title, “The Phantom Menace Suite,” “The Rise of Skywalker: The Speeder Chase,” and so much more.  

Lawn seats just $32!

 

 

 

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Tennessee Youth Symphony Spring Concert

Community Event

Tennessee Youth Symphony Spring Concert

Schermerhorn Symphony Center
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5/5

Monday7:30 PM

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Join the students of the Tennessee Youth Symphony and Prelude Strings as they present their Spring concert. Presented in partnership with the Nashville Symphony and Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

The Tennessee Youth Symphony provides high-quality musical training and educational opportunities for young musicians in middle Tennessee through its three performing ensembles, Youth Symphony, Prelude Strings, and Jazz/Rock Band. TYS aims to foster the growth and development of young musicians and promote the appreciation of music in the community. To learn more about the Tennessee Youth Symphony and upcoming events, please visit tnys.org.

 

Admission is FREE or Choose-What-You-Pay, but tickets must be reserved in advance. The general public will be able to reserve seats starting April 21. 

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Community Event

Nashville Philharmonic Concert

Schermerhorn Symphony Center
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5/6

Tuesday7:00 PM

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Join the Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra as we close out our season with Gustav Mahler's monumental opus, Symphony No. 2 in C minor, "Resurrection". Under the baton of Music Director and Conductor Christopher Norton, Nashville's largest volunteer community orchestra will present its most ambitious performance yet, with over 100 instrumentalists on stage! The NPO will be joined by a volunteer chorus of nearly 100 singers from around the Nashville region, under the rehearsal guidance of Wesley King, Artistic Director of Nashville In Harmony.

Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra
Christopher Norton, Music Director and Conductor
Vaughn Richardson, Conducting Fellow

Alysha Nesbitt, Soprano
Nicole Simone, Alto

NPO Community Chorus
Wesley King, Conductor
Holling Smith-Borne, Rehearsal Accompanist
 

The NPO Mahler Concert Series is co-presented by Steinway Piano Gallery Nashville and Anthony and K’leetha Thomas.

Admission is FREE or Choose-What-You-Pay, but tickets must be reserved in advance.
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Classical Series

Barber, Winger and Copland

Schermerhorn Symphony Center
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5/9

Friday7:30 PM

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5/10

Saturday7:30 PM

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Nashville Symphony | Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor | Peter Otto, violin

Program

Samuel Barber: Overture to The School for Scandal
C.F. Kip Winger: Violin Concerto No. 1 | World Premiere | Live Recording
Aaron Copland: Symphony No. 3

Walter Buchanan Sharp Concertmaster Peter Otto takes center stage for the world premiere of a new concerto by rock artist and GRAMMY®-nominated classical composer Kip Winger. Giancarlo opens this all-American program with Barber’s playful and comedic overture. Copland’s third symphony—which incorporates his best-known work, Fanfare for the Common Man — was commissioned by the legendary conductor Serge Koussevitzky, a prolific catalyst for American music who continues to be an inspiration to Giancarlo. 

 

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Samara Joy

Presentation

SAMARA JOY

Schermerhorn Symphony Center
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5/13

Tuesday7:30 PM

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The five-time GRAMMY®-winning vocalist, Samara Joy, returns to Schermerhorn Symphony Center with her full band for an unforgettable evening. This intimate concert will showcase songs from her latest album, Portrait. Featuring her original lyrics and stunning arrangements inspired by jazz legends like Charles Mingus, Sun Ra, and her late mentor Barry Harris, Portrait highlights Samara’s evolving artistry and deep connection to jazz’s rich legacy. Experience the power, emotion, and elegance of Samara’s voice in this soulful celebration of music. 

With a voice that evokes the timeless elegance of jazz icons like Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald, Samara has been praised for bringing a youthful vibrancy to classic jazz. Her hits include "Everything Happens To Me," "You Stepped Out Of A Dream," and "Can't Get Out Of This Mood." The New York Times describes her voice as having “close precision and frothy power,” while NPR calls her “a classic jazz singer from a new generation.” Her remarkable talent has captivated audiences worldwide, making her a beacon of the genre's future. 

 

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Youth Orchestra: Side-by-side concert

Community Event

Youth Orchestra: Side-by-Side Concert

Schermerhorn Symphony Center
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5/15

Thursday7:30 PM

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Enjoy this FREE opportunity to hear the next generation of classical musicians performing alongside the musicians of your Nashville Symphony!

This special program will feature high school students of the Curb Youth Symphony from Vanderbilt's Blair School of Music performing alongside musicians of the Nashville Symphony, as well as three finalists of the 2025 Nashville Symphony Curb Concerto Competition competing live with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra.

Admission is FREE or Choose-What-You-Pay, but tickets must be reserved in advance. 

 

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Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark Live in Concert with the Nashville Symphony

Movie Series

Indiana Jones and The Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert

Schermerhorn Symphony Center
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5/17

Saturday7:30 PM

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5/18

Sunday2:00 PM

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Nashville Symphony | Daniel Black, conductor

The film that gave the world one of its greatest movie heroes, Indiana Jones, is back and better than ever! Relive the magic of the big screen with the original great adventure, Raiders of the Lost Ark, featuring the intrepid Harrison Ford on the big screen and John Williams’ epic score performed live-to-picture by the Nashville Symphony.

Rated PG. 

 

 

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