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Wynonna and the Jacksonville Symphony
Once dubbed by Rolling Stone as “the greatest female country singer since Patsy Cline,” country-sensation Wynonna will perform hits like "Mama He's Crazy," "Why Not Me," and "Grandpa, (Tell Me ‘Bout The Good Ole Days) with the Jacksonville Symphony.
Find out more »Fanfare! Opening Night
The season opens with a special concert featuring guest artist Branford Marsalis, conducted by Music Director Courtney Lewis.
Find out more »Symphonic Strings
The musicians of the Jacksonville Symphony’s string sections return to Lazzara Performance Hall on the campus of the University of North Florida for a string orchestra program. Let the sweeping sounds from their bows take you through a perfectly intimate program.
Find out more »Brass, Organ, Winds & Percussion
Becoming an annual tradition, the mighty brass, wind and percussion sections of the Symphony join forces with the Bryan Concert Organ for an afternoon of powerful music certain to shake the rafters of Jacoby Symphony Hall.
Find out more »First Coast Nutcracker
Presented by VyStar Credit Union, the First Coast Nutcracker has been a beloved tradition in north Florida for over 40 years. Experience Tchaikovsky’s timeless ballet with Jacksonville's only full symphony orchestra.
Find out more »Handel’s Messiah
“The greatest story ever told…the most majestic music ever conceived.” The Jacksonville Symphony, guest soloists and more than 100 voices from the Symphony Chorus present music’s most powerful message of faith in THE Messiah of the season.
Find out more »New Year’s Eve Celebration
The toast of the town! Join Courtney Lewis and the Jacksonville Symphony for another unforgettable New Year’s Eve. The evening begins with an elegant program of Viennese classics, followed by the best New Year’s party in town with the Chris Thomas Band and capped by a perfect view of the fireworks on the river at midnight!
Find out more »Mozart Opera Scenes
The cunning Letter Duet, the cheeky Catalog Aria, the bumbling Papageno, the vengeful Queen of the Night and the jealous Figaro – these are just a few of the jewels Mozart wove in his masterful operas. University of North Florida students, alumni and faculty team with the Symphony to create an unforgettable night of Mozart’s greatest opera hits.
Find out more »Mozart Chamber Music
The midpoint of the Festival explores the more intimate side of the master’s extraordinary catalog. Fewer in forces than the full symphonic works, but just as miraculous in their beauty and elegance, these chamber works are the perfect intermezzo.
Find out more »2019 Symphony Gala
International superstar Alisa Weilerstein brings a combination of poetry and sheer virtuosity to the most famous cello concerto of all. Dvořák’s bold opening theme unapologetically sets the tone for this tour de force. "Weilerstein's cello is her id. She doesn't give the impression that making music invoves will at all. She and the cello seem simply to be one and the same." - Los Angeles Times
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