A Note Before Each Concert

The Maestro’s Listening Guide

Before each of our full-length programs, Music Director Dr. Kevin P. Bartram writes a personal preview of one work on the concert — the piece he most wants you to hear with new ears. What he hears in the music, why he chose it, and what to listen for on the night.

No musical background required, and no homework. Read one before you come, or read it after. There are five this season.

Season Opener · September 19, 2026

Tchaikovsky's Fourth Symphony

Fate, memory, escape — and the choice to keep living. A personal preview of the work that inspired the whole program.

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Classical Masterworks · October 24, 2026

Coming this October

Holiday Pops · December 19, 2026

Coming this December

Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 · February 13, 2027

Coming this February

Season Finale: Beethoven's Ninth · May 22, 2027

Coming this May

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