BE MOVED. BE AMAZED.
CLASSICAL SERIES
Presented by HCA Tristar Health
OPENING WEEKEND:
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS AT SCHERMERHORN
Leonard Slatkin, conductor
Tucker Biddlecombe, chorus director
FRI | SEP 11, 2026 | 7:30 PM
SAT | SEP 12, 2026 | 7:30 PM
SUN | SEP 13, 2026 | 2 PM
Tower: Made in America
Barber: Adagio for Strings
Bernstein: Chichester Psalms
Spinei: Strut
Copland: Old American Songs
Gershwin: Porgy and Bess: A Symphonic Picture
Choral performances are supported by C.B. Ragland Company
RACHMANINOFF & MEHLDAU
Kevin John Edusei, conductor
Brad Mehldau, piano
FRI | SEP 25, 2026 | 7:30 PM
SAT | SEP 26, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Beethoven: Overture to Coriolan
Mehldau: Piano Concerto
Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 3
MOZART & MARSALIS
Leonard Slatkin, conductor
Kelly Hall Tompkins, violin
FRI | OCT 16, 2026 | 7:30 PM
SAT | OCT 17, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Mendelssohn: The Hebrides (“Fingal’s Cave”)
Mozart: Symphony No. 39
Marsalis: Violin Concerto
DVOŘÁK & JOHN WILLIAMS
Ken David Masur, conductor
Chandler Currier, tuba
FRI | OCT 30, 2026 | 7:30 PM
SUN | NOV 1, 2026 | 2 PM
Tabakova: Orpheus’ Comet
Smetana: “The Moldau” from Má vlast
Williams: Tuba Concerto
Dvořák: Symphony No. 8
BE. HERE.
INTRODUCING OUR NEW MUSIC DIRECTOR, LEONARD SLATKIN
Internationally acclaimed conductor, composer, and educator Leonard Slatkin begins a new chapter with the Nashville Symphony as our 8th Music Director. A longtime artistic partner and trusted leader, Maestro Slatkin brings extraordinary musical insight, bold vision, and a deep commitment to community engagement as he guides the orchestra into its next era.
HANDEL’S MESSIAH WITH THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY AND
Tucker Biddlecombe, chorus director FRI | DEC 18, 2026 | 7:30 PM SAT | DEC 19, 2026 | 7:30 PM SUN | DEC 20, 2026 | 2 PM
Choral performances are supported by C.B. Ragland Company
HERE.
FAMILY SERIES
Presented by The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust
Our Family Series introduces children to the power of live orchestral music in a joyful, accessible, and unforgettable way. Each concert blends storytelling and familiar themes with interactive moments, sparking creativity, curiosity, and connection for the whole family. Experience the music together in a relaxed setting designed to inspire wonder and create lasting memories.
HOW AMERICA FOUND ITS SOUND
SUN | NOV 15, 2026 | 3 PM
THE CONDUCTOR’S SPELLBOOK
SUN | JAN 17, 2027 | 3 PM
PHILHARMONIA FANTASTIQUE
SUN | APR 18, 2027 | 3 PM
HEROES AND VILLAINS
SUN | MAY 16, 2027 | 3 PM
Arrive early for the popular instrument petting zoo and sensory-friendly activities. THE CHORUS
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Featuring the Nashville Symphony
BACH’S BIRTHDAY: FROM BRANDENBURG TO MAGNIFICAT WITH THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY AND CHORUS
Tucker Biddlecombe, chorus director
WED | MAR 31, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Choral performances are supported by C.B. Ragland Company
CELEBRATING BEETHOVEN
Nathan Aspinall, conductor
Inon Barnatan, pianist
FRI | MAY 7, 2027 | 7:30 PM
SHOSTAKOVICH & RACHMANINOFF
Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor
Yefim Bronfman, piano
THU | NOV 19, 2026 | 7:30 PM
FRI | NOV 20, 2026 | 7:30 PM
SAT | NOV 21, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Wolfe: Liberty Bell
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 1
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 3
FINAL ALICE & BRITTEN’S YOUNG PERSON’S GUIDE
Leonard Slatkin, conductor
Hila Plitmann, soprano
FRI | JAN 8, 2027 | 7:30 PM
SAT | JAN 9, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Britten: Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra
Del Tredici: Final Alice - Live Recording
TCHAIKOVSKY’S SYMPHONY NO. 4
Eric Jacobsen, conductor
Joshua Kováč, cello
FRI | JAN 29, 2027 | 7:30 PM
SAT | JAN 30, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Rossini: Overture to Barber of Seville
Herbert: Cello Concerto No. 2
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4
The Lawrence S. Levine Memorial Concert
TO RENEW YOUR CLASSICAL & FAMILY SUBSCRIPTION TODAY NashvilleSymphony.org/Renew
BRAHMS’ REQUIEM
Leonard Slatkin, conductor
Tucker Biddlecombe, chorus director
Érik Gratton, flute
Diana Newman, soprano
Theo Hoffman, baritone
THU | FEB 18, 2027 | 7:30 PM
FRI | FEB 19, 2027 | 7:30 PM
SAT | FEB 20, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Dukas: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Ibert: Concerto for Flute and Orchestra
Brahms: A German Requiem
Choral performances are supported by C.B. Ragland Company
CARMEN, QUEENS & PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION
Anna Rakitina, conductor
Karen Slack, soprano
THU | MAR 4, 2027 | 7:30 PM
FRI | MAR 5, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Bizet: Suite No. 1 from Carmen
Barnes, Geter, Montgomery, Okpebholo, Ragland, Simon, Thompson: African Queens for Soprano and Orchestra
Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition
SCHEHERAZADE & SAINT-SAËNS
Valentina Peleggi, conductor
Kevin Bate, cello
FRI | MAR 19, 2027 | 7:30 PM
SAT | MAR 20, 2027 | 7:30 PM
SUN | MAR 21, 2027 | 2 PM
Clyne: Masquerade
Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1 Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade
SLATKIN CONDUCTS SCHUBERT
Leonard Slatkin, conductor
Will Leathers, trumpet
FRI | APR 9, 2027 | 7:30 PM
SAT | APR 10, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Slatkin: Schubertiade
Mollá: Trumpet Concerto - World Premiere
Schubert: Symphony No. 9
BRAHMS & KORNGOLD
Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor
Peter Otto, violin
THU | APR 22, 2027 | 7:30 PM
SAT | APR 24, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Mazzoli: These Worlds In Us
Korngold: Violin Concerto
Brahms: Symphony No. 2
MAHLER SYMPHONY NO. 7
Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor
FRI | MAY 21, 2027 | 7:30 PM
SAT | MAY 22, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Mahler: Symphony No. 7
COPLAND & BARTÓK
Leonard Slatkin, conductor
FRI | JUN 11, 2027 | 7:30 PM
SAT | JUN 12, 2027 | 7:30 PM
SUN | JUN 13, 2027 | 2 PM
McTee: Adagio for String Orchestra
Copland: Billy the Kid: Ballet in one act
Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra
