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2026/27 SEASON
Leonard Slatkin, Music Director
WELCOME
Welcome to the new season of your Nashville Symphony. I am thrilled to be leading the orchestra as we continue the musical adventures that help define this city and its people. With the widest possible range of programming, we are proud to invite you to be part of this marvelous experience and a year of celebrations—the 80th anniversary of the Nashville Symphony, 20th anniversary of the opening of Schermerhorn Symphony Center, and the 250th birthday of our nation.
Whether you enjoy the classics, pops, films, or family concerts, or educational events, the Nashville Symphony has something for all. And I hope you will take advantage of the variety we offer and perhaps attend a concert that is slightly off your musical radar. As Duke Ellington said, “There are only two kinds of music, good music and the other kind!” We like to think that we are the purveyors of the former and hope that you will join us as often as possible during our 2026/27 season.
Leonard Slatkin Music Director
CLASSICAL SERIES
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
POPS SERIES
A CENTURY OF SOUND
Celebrate the music that has defined generations throughout the Nashville Symphony’s 80-year history, from the American Songbook and Nat King Cole to Aretha Franklin, John Williams, and the hits of the 1990s, 2000s, and today.
2020s | THE SOUND OF TODAY WITH CODY FRY
Gary Fry, conductor
THU | JUN 17, 2027 | 7:30 PM FRI | JUN 18, 2027 | 7:30 PM
1920s–1940s | KEITH LOCKHART’S THE GOLDEN AGE OF POPS
Keith Lockhart, conductor
THU | OCT 8, 2026 | 7:30 PM
FRI | OCT 9, 2026 | 7:30 PM
1950s | NAT KING COLE SONGBOOK
Jason Seber, conductor
Denzal Sinclaire, vocalist
THU | NOV 12, 2026 | 7:30 PM
FRI | NOV 13, 2026 | 7:30 PM
WARREN HAYNES DREAMS & SONGS SYMPHONIC EXPERIENCE
Rich Daniels, conductor
THU | MAR 11, 2027 | 7:30 PM
FRI | MAR 12, 2027 | 7:30 PM
1980s | JOHN WILLIAMS: THE SOUNDTRACK OF A GENERATION
Richard Kaufman, conductor
THU | APR 15, 2027 | 7:30 PM
FRI | APR 16, 2027 | 7:30 PM
1960s | ARETHA: A TRIBUTE
Lucas Waldin, conductor
Capathia Jenkins, vocalist
Ryan Shaw, vocalist
THU | FEB 11, 2027 | 7:30 PM FRI | FEB 12, 2027 | 7:30 PM
1990s & 2000s | BETTER THAN EZRA AND FRIENDS
Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductor
THU | MAY 13, 2027 | 7:30 PM FRI | MAY 14, 2027 | 7:30 PM
FAMILY SERIES
Presented by The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust
Our Family Series concerts are designed to be inclusive and welcoming for all children. With thoughtful accommodations—including quiet spaces, closed captioning, flexible seating, and caring staff—families can relax and experience the joy of live music together.
A PLACE WHERE EVERY CHILD BELONGS
MUSIC THAT REACHES THE WHOLE COMMUNITY
Each year, the Nashville Symphony presents nearly 300 free and low-cost education and community programs, reaching nearly 36,000 students and adults across Middle Tennessee.
THE ULTIMATE MOVIE EXPERIENCE
HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABANTM IN CONCERT
Justin Freer, conductor
FRI | NOV 6, 2026 | 7:30 PM
SAT | NOV 7, 2026 | 7:30 PM
SUN | NOV 8, 2026 | 2 PM
THE WIZARD OF OZ IN CONCERT
David Newman, conductor
FRI | FEB 5, 2027 | 7:30 PM
SAT | FEB 6, 2027 | 7:30 PM
SUN | FEB 7, 2027 | 2 PM
JURASSIC PARK IN CONCERT
Scott Terrell, conductor
FRI | APR 2, 2027 | 7:30 PM
SAT | APR 3, 2027 | 7:30 PM SUN | APR 4, 2027 | 2 PM
MOVIE SERIES
See your favorite movies on the big screen while the Nashville Symphony performs the score live. It’s a powerful cinematic experience that makes a classic film feel brand new, and a perfect night (or afternoon) out.
SUPERMAN IN CONCERT
Nicholas Buc, conductor
FRI | APR 30, 2027 | 7:30 PM
SAT | MAY 1, 2027 | 7:30 PM
SUN | MAY 2, 2027 | 2 PM
STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK IN CONCERT
Deanna Tham, conductor
FRI | MAY 28, 2027 | 7:30 PM
SAT | MAY 29, 2027 | 7:30 PM
SUN | MAY 30, 2027 | 2 PM
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SPECIAL EVENTS
MOVIE SPECIALS
ELF IN CONCERT
Justin Freer, conductor
WED | DEC 2, 2026 | 7:30 PM
HOME ALONE IN CONCERT
Jason Seber, conductor
FRI | DEC 4, 2026 | 7:30 PM
SAT | DEC 5, 2026 | 2 PM & 7:30 PM
SUN | DEC 6, 2026 | 2 PM
FEATURING THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY
HOLIDAY BRASS SPECTACULAR WITH MEMBERS OF THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY
SUN | DEC 13, 2026 | 7:30 PM
HANDEL’S MESSIAH WITH THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY AND CHORUS
Tucker Biddlecombe, conductor
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
BACH’S BIRTHDAY: FROM BRANDENBURG TO MAGNIFICAT WITH THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY AND CHORUS
Tucker Biddlecombe, conductor
WED | MAR 31, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Choral performances are supported by C.B. Ragland Company
CELEBRATING BEETHOVEN
Nathan Aspinall, conductor
Inon Barnatan, piano
FRI | MAY 7, 2027 | 7:30 PM
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