Music lovers, take note! The Nashville Symphony has unveiled its 2017-2018 season. More than 100 concerts are on tap featuring Music City’s 83-member orchestra.
There are a lot of exciting musical experiences on the roster, including classical concerts, pops shows, jazz offerings, the popular Pied Piper Series for children and other family favorites like movies in concert with more Harry Potter coming!
“The city of Nashville has grown dramatically in recent years, and the Nashville Symphony has grown right along with it, thanks in large part to our amazing community, which boasts some of the most active, engaged and supportive patrons anywhere in the world,” says Alan D. Valentine, Nashville Symphony president and CEO. “We are committed to keeping our art form relevant for contemporary audiences with exciting new sounds and the highest quality performances, and in that spirit, our new season delivers what we believe will be a phenomenal experience for music lovers of all tastes,” he adds.
Here’s what’s coming that you can mark on your calendars:
PIED PIPER SERIES FOR CHILDREN
Nov. 11, 2017 — Red, White & Blue with the Nashville Symphony
Patriotic songs in honor of Veterans Day.
Dec. 23, 2017 — Family Holiday Spectacular & Sing-Along
Celebrate the season with favorite holiday tunes.
Feb. 10, 2018 — Music & Magic with the Nashville Symphony
Featuring “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”
April 21, 2018 — Schoolhouse Rock!
The classic educational cartoon series from the ’70s springs to life on stage.
An hour prior to the Pied Piper concerts, there are free pre-show activities in the building like a musical instrument petting zoo, games, stories, arts and crafts, and more.
SPECIAL ADDED CONCERTS
Oct. 31, 2017 — Halloween Movie Night: Nosferatu
Nov. 21, 2017 — Meeting of the Spirits with John McLaughlin & Jimmy Herring
Dec. 14 – 17, 2017 — Handel’s Messiah
Dec. 21 – 22, 2017 — Home Alone in Concert
March 17 – 18, 2018 — Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert
May 9, 2018 — Joshua Bell with the Nashville Symphony
May 26 – 28, 2018 — Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert
FIRST BANK POPS SERIES
Sept. 28 – 30, 2017 — Kenny Loggins
Nov. 9 – 11, 2017 — Amos Lee
Jan. 18 – 20, 2018 — The Songs of Elvis Presley
March 29 – 31, 2018 — Lea Salonga: Broadway & Beyond
May 10 – 12, 2018 — Brian Wilson
AEGIS SCIENCES CLASSICAL SERIES
Sept. 14 – 16, 2017 — Stravinsky’s Firebird
Oct. 5 – 7, 2017 — Beethoven’s Fifth
Nov. 3 – 4, 2017 — Haydn’s Creation
Jan. 12 – 13, 2018 — The Earth: An HD Odyssey
March 22 -2 4, 2018 — Guerrero Conducts Violins of Hope
May 18 – 19, 2018 — Tchaikovsky & Copland
May 31 – June 2, 2018 — Verdi’s Requim
JAZZ SERIES
Oct. 13, 2017 — The Joey Alexander Trio
Feb. 9, 2018 — Stacey Kent
May 4, 2018 — The Artura Sandoval Sextet
June 15, 2018 — A Tribute to Ray Charles
The Nashville Symphony 2017-2018 is now available for season subscribers. Single tickets go on sale in July.
For more info, call 615-687-6400 or visit nashvillesymphony.org.
