Welcome to the 2022/23 Season!
The 73rd season of the Jacksonville Symphony promises world-class music performed by one of America's finest orchestras and will take you on a journey of musical adventures both long-awaited and yet to be discovered. Experience a journey of live symphonic music. Lose yourself in the classics with themes and stories that are as relevant today as they were centuries ago, and discover new favorites that embody your curiosities and your aspirations.
Our incredibly accomplished orchestra, alongside our new concertmaster, Adelya Nartadjieva, and an extroardinary collection of guest artists will fill Jacoby Symphony Hall with unlimited energy, transformative emotions, and unforgettable moments you will undoubtedly treasure forever.
Join us on an exhilarating journey throughout the 2022/23 Season and see where the music takes you.
The possibilities are boundless.
Courtney Lewis
Music Director, Haskell Endowed Chair
The season also features some of the most renowned concertos from Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff and Brahms, plus a lineup of world-class guest artists including pianists Conrad Tao, Alessio Bax and Natasha Paremski, cellist Joshua Roman, and guest conductors Nathan Aspinall and Carlos Miguel Prieto.
JAN 27/28 ∙ Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody
FEB 17/18 ∙ 1,001 Nights: Scheherazade
MAR 10/11 ∙ Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1
MAR 17/18 ∙ Bruckner's Brilliance
MAR 31/APR 1 ∙ Beethoven's Fifth
MAY 19/20 ∙ Mozart, Brahms & Schumann
JUN 9/10 ∙ Conrad Tao Plays Prokofiev
Sponsored by
New for the 2022/23 Season: Berg Choral Terrace Seating!
Watch as Jacoby Symphony Hall shimmers and transforms into a fairy tale out of a storybook. This season, Associate Conductor Kevin Fitzgerald and the Jacksonville Symphony present the magic of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's The Magic Flute, one of the greatest and most beloved operas ever composed. See the all-star cast, exceptional musicians, and breathtaking visual set design that make The Magic Flute the Symphony's largest and most enchanting production of the season.
April 28 | 7:30 p.m.
April 30 | 3:00 p.m.
Kevin Fitzgerald
Conductor
Kristine McIntyre
Stage Director
Cast
Vanessa Croome, The Queen of the Night | Hanna Brammer, Pamina | Terrence Chin-Loy, Tamino | Andrew Wilkowske, Papageno | Tom McNichols, Sarastro
Jacksonville Symphony Chorus
Students from University of North Florida School of Music
FEB 3/4 ∙ Country Legends: Dolly, Kenny & More!
FEB 24/25 ∙ Tina Turner & Aretha Franklin
MAR 24/25 ∙ Sondheim, Webber & Friends
APR 14/15 ∙ Disco Inferno
MAY 5/6 ∙ The Wild, Wild West
JUN 2/3 ∙ Revolution: Music of the Beatles
Rocky In Concert
Enter the boxing ring and take a jab at the World Heavyweight Championship with the original Rocky. Watch as the boxer goes from rags to riches in an empowering and musical story of the American Dream. As the Symphony performs Bill Conti’s legendary score, you’ll feel inspired, motivated, and ready to overcome any obstacles.
ROCKY, ROCKY II, ROCKY III, ROCKY IV, ROCKY V © 1976-1990 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. ROCKY BALBOA © 2006 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. and Revolution Studios Distribution Company, LLC, ROCKY™ MGM. All Rights Reserved.
Jurassic Park In Concert
Featuring visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking special effects, the action-packed adventure of Jurassic Park pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival. Experience it now, projected in HD with a full symphony orchestra performing John Williams’ iconic score live to picture.
© Universal City Studios LLC and Amblin Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™
You-Know-Who™ is not the only one who has returned—Harry Potter™, Ron Weasley™, and Hermione Granger™ are back as well in this unforgettable concert event. Relive the magic with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™ displayed on a giant screen in high-definition and accompanied by a symphonic orchestra. See Harry and his friends race through the Department of Mysteries, practice Defense Against the Dark Arts in secret, and endure Professor Umbridge™—all with Nicholas Hooper’s iconic score!
WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s22)
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Symphony in 60 Series
Seasoned listeners and those new to symphonic music will be equally entertained by the Symphony in 60 Series. Enjoy a casual and fun cocktail hour before the 60-minute concert, introductions to the music by the conductor, and a chance to make new friends. This series provides an exceptional experience for all.
Symphony In 60 Series performances are on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.; Cocktail Hour at 5:30 p.m.
Cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks and light snacks available for purchase.
Symphony in 60 is made possible with support from
FEB 23 ∙ Sounds of Spring
APR 13 ∙ Picturesque Postcards
MAY 25 ∙ Pride Night: Giovanni Bertoni Plays Copland
The Concert Organ Series
Take a journey to the heart of Jacoby Symphony Hall and discover a truly historic monument: the Symphony's Bryan Concert Organ. Find yourself immersed in wonder with three riveting performances, each designed to highlight the organ's versatile musical power. Hear its melodies transform from intimate and colorful to grand and thunderous!
FEB 11 ∙ Brass, Organ & Percussion ∙ Greg Zelek, Organ
MAY 27 ∙ Solo Organ Recital ∙ Greg Zelek, Organ
The Coffee Series
Mix and mingle with your favorite warm beverage and even more stirring music in our Coffee Series. Feel energized with excitement by hearing a wide variety of performances from each series like The Paul Simon Songbook, Holiday Pops, and featured classical concerts as they illuminate the stage in the daytime.
The Coffee Series performances are all on Fridays at 11:00 a.m.
FEB 10 ∙ Myths & Legends
MAR 10 ∙ Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1
MAR 24 ∙ Sondheim, Webber & Friends
MAY 5 ∙ The Wild, Wild West
MAY 26 ∙ Giovanni Bertoni Plays Copland
First Coast Nutcracker
Kevin Fitzgerald Conductor
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker
DEC 16/17/18
Presented by
Handel's Messiah
Courtney Lewis Conductor
Haskell Endowed Chair
Guest Vocalists Esteli Gomez, Soprano; Jay Carter, Countertenor; Aaron Sheehan, Tenor; Steve Pence, Bass
Jacksonville Symphony Chorus
George Frideric Handel Messiah
DEC 17/18
Holiday Pops
Tim Hankewich Conductor
Guest Vocalist Ryan Silverman
Jacksonville Symphony Chorus
Dancers from Douglas Anderson School for the Arts
DEC 8/9/10/11
*Holiday Pops performances are presented as part of the regular Pops Series concert schedule.
Nathan Aspinall
Debussy, Prelude to the Afternoonof a Faun Tchaikovsky, Violin Concerto Sibelius, Symphony No. 2
DEC 2/3
Carlos Miguel Prieto
Copland, Rodeo Suite Chávez, Symphony No. 2"Sinfonia India" Márquez, Danzón No. 2 Price, Symphony No. 3
JAN 6/7
Giordano Bellincampi
Shepherd, Silvery Rills Mendelssohn, A MidsummerNight's Dream Suite Beethoven, Symphony No. 5
MAR 31/APR 1
Save the Date
Saturday March 4, 2023
Save the date and join us for a gala fundraiser benefiting the Jacksonville Symphony.