Concert Schedule
Beethoven Fifth Symphony (coffee)
- Fri, June 1, 2012 at 11 a.m.
A performance of the iconic Fifth Symphony and an excerpt from his other famous “fifth,” the Piano Concerto No. 5 “Emperor” (first movement).
BEETHOVEN Fifth Symphony
- Sat., June 2, 2012 at 8 p.m.
No other musical statement can match its raw power and bracing energy.
Opening Weekend!
Symphonie Fantastique
- Fri, Sat, Sept 28, 2012, at 8 pm
DVORAK Cello Concerto*
BERLIOZ Symphonie Fantastique
Viva Italia (Coffee)
- Fri, Oct 5, 2012, at 11 am
Special guest vocalists Poperazzi take you on a tour of sunny Italy.
Maestro's Choice
- Fri, Oct 12, 2012, at 11 am
Maestro Fabio Mechetti presents a program of his favorite pieces.
The Music of Queen
- Sat, Oct 13, 2012, at 8 pm
A tribute to the timeless genius of Freddie Mercury and his bandmates.
Beethoven and Tchaikovsky
- Thu, Oct 18, 2012, at 7:30 pm,
Fri, Sat, Oct 19, 20, 2012, at 8 pm
SHENG Fanfare 1: Arrows to the Page
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 2
TCHAIKOWSKY Violin Concerto*
Symphonic Spooktacular
- Sun, Oct 28, 2012, at 3 p.m.
Pre-concert activities at 2 p.m.
We've got a frighteningly fun Halloween concert just for you, filled with thrill and chills!
Jacksonville Symphony String and Wind Ensembles
- Sun., Nov. 4 at 3 p.m.
Performances by a string quartet and woodwind quintet from the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.
Ravishing Rachmaninoff
- Thu, Nov 8, 2012, at 7:30 pm,
Fri, Sat, Nov 9, 10, 2012, at 8 pm
ROUSE Karlju
RACHMANINOFF Symphony No. 2
The Polar Express
- Sun., Dec 2, 2012, at 3 p.m.
Pre-concert activities at 2 p.m.
Experience the magic of the holidays by taking a ride on Chris Van Allsburg's The Polar Express, a Caldecott Medal winning story.
Holiday Pops
- Fri, Sat, Dec. 7, 8, 2012, at 8 p.m.
Holiday favorites with orchestra and chorus, featuring "Irish tenor" Benjamin Brecher and organist Martin Ellis
Holiday Pops Encore
- Sun, Dec 9, 2012, at 3 pm
Michael Butterman leads the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and special guests in one of the First Coast's most beloved holiday traditions.
First Coast Nutcracker
- Fri, Dec 14 at 8 p.m.
Sat, Dec 15 at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Sun, Dec 16 at 2 p.m.
Jim and Jan Moran Theater
Enter the magical world of childlike imagination at one of Jacksonville’s greatest holiday traditions.
Holiday Pops (coffee)
- Fri, Dec. 14, 2012 at 11 a.m.
Michael Butterman leads the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and special guests in one of the First Coast's most beloved Holiday Traditions.
Handel's Messiah
- Sat, Dec 21, 2012 at 8 p.m.
Handel’s masterpiece to this day is one of the most famous oratorios ever written. Hallelujah!
Toast! To the New Year!
- Mon, Dec. 31, 2012
8:30 p.m.
Ring in the New Year with your Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra - with Music, Dancing and Midnight Fireworks
Perlman Returns
- Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
J SYM subscribers have first chance for advance tickets to Itzhak Perlman's triumphant return to the First Coast.
The Passion of Brahms
- Thu, Jan 10, 2013, at 7:30 pm,
Fri, Sat, Jan 11, 12, 2013, at 8 pm
TORKE Bright Blue Music
STRAVINSKY Jeu de Cartes
BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 1
I Love a Piano II (Coffee)
- Fri, Jan 18, 2013, at 11 am
Piano pops sensation Rich Ridenour with son Brandon from world-famous Canadian Brass.
The Magical Music of Disney
- Sun., Jan 20, 2013, at 3 p.m.
Pre-concert activities at 2 p.m.
Disney lovers young and old will enjoy this concert featuring timeless Disney images animated with live music.
Shostakovich Triumphant
- Fri, Jan 25, Sat, Jan 26, 2013, at 8pm
PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No. 1
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 7, "Leningrad"
A Benny Goodman Tribute (Coffee)
- Fri, Feb 1, 2013, at 11 am
New York Pops Music Director Steve Reineke and special guest clarinet virtuoso Dave Bennett unite for an unforgettable tribute to the "King of Swing."
Grand Opera - Verdi's Otello
- Feb 9, 2013, at 8 pm
A national hero of his day, Verdi delivers "Otello" - bringing the exploits of Shakespeare's legendary Moorish general to the opera stage.
Hadelich Plays Beethoven
- Thu, Feb 14, 2013, at 7:30 pm,
Fri, Sat, Feb 15, 16, 2013, at 8 pm
BEETHOVEN Violin Concerto
WAGNER Tristan and Isolde
TCHAIKOVSKY Francesca da Rimini
Classical Fusion (Coffee)
- Fri, Feb 22, 2013, at 11 am.
RAVEL Mother Goose Suite
MOZART Eine kleine Nachtmusik, mvt 1
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6, "Pastoral" mvts 4&5
SCHUBERT Symphony No. 8, "Unfinished"
PROKOFIEV Symphony No. 1, "Classical"
Classical Fusion
- Fri, Feb 22, 2013 at 7:30 pm
RAVEL Mother Goose Suite
MOZART Eine kleine Nachtmusik, mvt 1
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6, "Pastoral" mvts 4&5
SCHUBERT Symphony No. 8, "Unfinished"
PROKOFIEV Symphony No. 1, "Classical"
Cowboy Jamboree
- Sun., Mar. 10, 2013, at 3 p.m.
Pre-concert activities at 2 p.m.
Mosey on down to Jacoby Hall for a real live Cowboy Jamboree!
Ride of the Valkyries
- Thu, March 21, 2013, at 7:30 pm,
Fri, Sat, March 22, 23, 2013, at 8 pm
WAGNER Wotan's Farewell and Magic Fire Music
WAGNER Ride of the Valkyries
WAGNER Die Walkure-Act 1
Grieg Piano Concerto
- Thu, April 4, 2013, at 7:30 pm,
Fri, Sat, April 5, 6, 2013, at 8 pm
GRIEG Piano Concerto
DUTILLEUX Metaboles
RAVEL La Valse
Music and Poetry (Coffee)
- Fri, Apr 19, 2013, at 11 am
Featuring poetry of Maya Angelou, Rita Dove, CK Williams and Mallarme and music by Beethoven, Debussy, Liszt and Danielpour.
Music and Poetry (Fusion)
- Friday, April 19, 2013, at 7:30 pm
Featuring poetry of Maya Angelou, Rita Dove, CK Williams and Mallarme and music by Beethoven, Debussy, Liszt and Danielpour.
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Dvorak's New World Symphony
- Thu, April 25, 2013, at 7:30 pm,
Fri, Sat, April 26, 27, 2013, at 8 pm
ZWILICH Avanti!
BEASER Ground 0
TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No. 1*
DVORAK Symphony No. 9 "From the New World"
John Williams Spectacular (Coffee)
- Fri, May 10, 2013, at 11 am
The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra performs blockbuster scores from E.T., Jaws, Star Wars, Harry Potter and more!
