Events

Music Director finalist Wesley Schulz opens the season with a program exploring the American sound, from spiritual traditions to the influence of Hollywood.  Come Sunday – Omar Thomas Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35 – Erich Wolfgang Korngold Symphony No. 9, “From the New World” – Antonín Dvořák

This performance will be conducted by Maurice Cohn, who will guide us from the streets of Buenos Aires to the foundations of the symphonic tradition, connecting music shaped by dance. Tangazo (Variations on Beunos Aires) – Astor PiazzollaAconcagua, Concerto for Bandoneón – Astor PiazzollaAndante Moderato – Florence PriceSymphony no. 1 – Ludwig van Beethoven

The Canton Symphony Orchestra joins forces with the Players Guild of Canton for a symphonic staging of Jekyll & Hyde during Halloween. Led by guest conductor Doug Droste, the full orchestra will join a cast of regional performers directed by Joy Ellis. Featuring a score by Frank Wildhorn and a book by Leslie Bricusse, this concert version brings Robert Louis …

Guest conductor and music director finalist Mélisse Brunet describes this program as one that “will be very hard to stay seated” through. This program brings together three composers known for their command of rhythm, giving the orchestra many moments to shine. Salso from “Tambao” – Horacio Fernández Piano Concerto in F – George Gershwin Symphony …

Guest conductor and music director finalist Austin Chanu describes this concert as “music connected through rhythmic grooves and dance styles.” This program was created for first-time listeners of live orchestral music, especially families to explore their first concert experience together. Brazilian Fanfare – Clarice Assad Violin Concerto no. 2 – Sergei Prokofiev Symphonic Dances – …

The Canton Symphony Orchestra and the Canton Symphony Chorus invite you to join us for our favorite annual holiday celebration. Led by guest conductor Doug Droste, this concert promises to deliver the spirit of the season with your favorite sacred and secular music. The sleigh bells will ring! Will you be listening?

Guest conductor and music director finalist Jacob Joyce describes this concert as “exploring three different country-specific approaches to Romanticism, highlighting dramatic works from three fantastic composers.” Ballade – Samuel Coleridge-TaylorPiano Concerto in A minor – Edvard GriegSymphony no. 4 – Johannes Brahms

Guest conductor and music director finalist Yue Bao describes this concert as an “exploration of different ways the natural world is translated into sound. It moves from delicate, ethereal language to a showcase of monumental strength.” D’un matin de printemps – Lili BoulangerPiano Concerto in G – Maurice RavelSymphony no. 2 – Jean Sibelius

In the spirit of a proper finale, we felt it appropriate to present a true showcase of the talent we are fortunate to have as part of this organization. The virtuosity of both the Canton Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will be celebrated with a program to match. Don Giovanni Overture – Wolfgang Amadeus MozartVariaciones concertantes …