America 250: Reflecting Back, Forging Forward - American Masterworks!

Step into a vibrant new season of musical brilliance with the Northwest Symphony Orchestra's 2026/27 opening performance on November 8th at 3:00 PM. This celebratory afternoon concert showcases a rich, dynamic tapestry of American orchestral masterworks, blending sparkling wit, poignant reflection, and soaring patriotic spirit. Experience the transformative power of live symphonic music in an inspiring atmosphere designed to captivate both lifelong classical enthusiasts and first-time concertgoers alike.

The afternoon opens with Leonard Bernstein's effervescent Overture to Candide, a dazzling and witty curtain-raiser full of infectious energy, followed by Jessie Montgomery's deeply expressive Hymn for Everyone, which invites listeners into a space of communal warmth and reflection. The program continues with Charles Ives's delightfully irreverent and inventive Variations on America, before culminating in Florence Price's groundbreaking and deeply emotional Symphony No. 1. Price's historic masterpiece weaves traditional spiritual melodies with lush, romantic orchestration, marking a triumphant anchor for the afternoon.

Featured Works!

Bernstein: Overture to Candide
Montgomery: Hymm for Everyone
Ives: Variations on America
Price: Symphony No.1

Performances are at The Theatre at Forest View, at the Forest View Educational Center in Arlington Heights.

Individual concert tickets and Season Tickets (getting 4 concerts for the price of 3!) may also be purchased directly on the Northwest Symphony Orchestra's website: Northwest Symphony Orchestra. Visit us today for a preview of the full 26/27 season!