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Schermerhorn Symphony Center

Named in honor of the late Maestro Kenneth Schermerhorn who led the Nashville Symphony for 22 years, the Schermerhorn Symphony Center has been home to the critically acclaimed Nashville Symphony since its opening in September of 2006. The Nashville Symphony performs more than 100 classical, pops and special concert events each season and will present recitals, choral concerts, cabaret, jazz and world music events.

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Schermerhorn Symphony Center

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Nashville, TN 37201

Phone: (615)687-6500 | Fax: (615)687-6505 | Official Website
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02/09/12- 02/11/12	Dr. Atomic & Mr. Haydn Schermerhorn Symphony Center Dr. Atomic & Mr. Haydn Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center February 9-February 11, 2012 SunTrust Classical Series presents Nashville Symphony, Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor, and Jonathan Biss, piano. Haydn - Symphony No. 100 in G major, "Military" John Adams - Doctor Atomic Symphony Brahms - Concerto for Piano No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15 Dr. Atomic and Mr. Haydn. Haydn’s 100th Symphony earned its nickname thanks to the martial beat created by the combination of bass drum, triangle and cymbals. Written more than two centuries later, Doctor...
02/14/12	Valentine's with Johnny Mathis Schermerhorn Symphony Center Valentine's with Johnny Mathis Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center February 14, 2012 Johnny Mathis, Vocals; Scott Lavender, Conductor Chances are this will be a Valentine’s you’ll never forget! With his unmistakable voice, Johnny Mathis is responsible for some of the most romantic songs ever recorded. When he joins the orchestra for this one-night-only evening of musical magic, he’ll sing some of his biggest hits and share songs from his latest album of classic tunes, Let It Be Me – Mathis in Nashville.
02/15/12	Ballet Folklórico de Antioquia, Colombia Schermerhorn Symphony Center Ballet Folklórico de Antioquia, Colombia Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center February 15, 2012 A spectacular show of lights, music and dance! Ballet Folklórico de Antioquia uses movement, brilliant costumes and unforgettable melodies to tell the story of Colombia’s vibrant cultural traditions. From the seductive rhythms of the cumbia to the sublime ritual of the San Agustín dance, these exuberant performers will take you on a moving journey through one of South America’s most enchanting lands.
02/18/12	Bruce Hornsby Schermerhorn Symphony Center Bruce Hornsby Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center February 18, 2012 Concert presented without orchestra. Twenty five years after winning a Best New Artist Grammy and launching one of contemporary music’s most diverse careers, Bruce Hornsby is still making joyful noise. For this solo performance at the Schermerhorn, he’ll tap into many of the genres that have influenced his artistic output over the years — pop, jazz, bluegrass, country and modern...
02/18/12	Music, Noise and Silence Schermerhorn Symphony Center Music, Noise and Silence Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center February 18, 2012 The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series presents Nashville Symphony, Kelly Corcoran, conductor, and Magic Circle Mime Company, guest artist. Oh, no! Two meddlesome spirits — Noise and Silence — have taken over the Schermerhorn! Conductor Kelly must bring harmony back to the orchestra, but she’ll need the help of Music, along with a little encouragement from the audience. Featuring the return of the popular Magic Circle Mime Company, this concert...
02/21/12	James O'Donnell Organ Recital Schermerhorn Symphony Center James O'Donnell Organ Recital Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center February 21, 2012 Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear one of Britain’s most outstanding musicians! Organist and choir master at London’s Westminster Abbey, O’Donnell has performed across the globe and recently took part in the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. He’ll present a program designed to show off the awe-inspiring sound of the Martin Foundation Concert Organ.
02/23/12- 02/25/12	Mozart & Copland Schermerhorn Symphony Center Mozart & Copland Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center February 23-February 25, 2012 SunTrust Classical Series presents Nashville Symphony, Kelly Corcoran, conductor, and Angela Hewitt, piano. Daniel Bernard Roumain - Symphony for Dancers, Dreamers and Presidents (Nashville Premiere) * Mozart - Concerto for Piano No. 20 in D minor, K.466 Copland - Symphony No. 3 * Commissioned through Sphinx Organization Commissioning Consortium Two unmistakably American voices: Daniel Bernard Roumain says his inventive musical meditation on the President of...
03/02/12	Cassandra Wilson Schermerhorn Symphony Center Cassandra Wilson Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 2, 2012 Jazz Series presents Nashville Symphony and Cassandra Wilson, vocals. An enchanting singer, with a smoky, sensuous voice and a bold, irrepressible style. With help from her powerhouse band and the lush sound of the orchestra, Cassandra Wilson will take listeners on an extraordinary journey through classic jazz, funk, pop and the Delta blues of her native Mississippi. She brings a wildly creative flair and consummate artistry to everything she sings, whether it’s an unforgettable...
03/04/12	Voices of Spring Schermerhorn Symphony Center Voices of Spring Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 4, 2012 Nashville Symphony Chorus George Mabry, conductor Come hear the awe-inspiring sound of 146 voices singing as one when the Nashville Symphony Chorus takes the spotlight at this afternoon performance. Chorus Director George Mabry will lead the singers in a program ranging from Baroque to contemporary, with works by Duruflé, Gabrieli, Corigliano and much more.
03/06/12	Public Schools Hall of Fame Schermerhorn Symphony Center Public Schools Hall of Fame Presented by Nashville Public Education Foundation at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 6, 2012 Join us for the 8th Annual Public Schools Hall of Fame.Honorary co-chairs, Mrs. Sue Andrews and Dana and Tom Sherrard, founders of the organization, are proud to announce the 2012 Hall of Fame inductees: Joe Casey, former Chief of Metro Police Emily Reynolds, Senior Vice President, Government Relations, Tennessee Valley Authority Reverend Kenneth Robinson, M.D., Pastor and Chief Executive, St. Andrew AME Church The Nelson C. Andrews...
03/08/12- 03/10/12	Russian Masters Schermerhorn Symphony Center Russian Masters Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 8-March 10, 2012 SunTrust Classical Series presents Nashville Symphony, Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor, and Cho-Liang Lin, violin. Mussorgsky - Introduction to “Khovantchina” (Dawn on the Moscow River) Prokofiev - Concerto for Violin No. 2 in G minor, Op. 63 Shostakovich - Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op. 60 "Leningrad" Shostakovich’s powerful Seventh Symphony was written as a response to the Nazi siege of Leningrad, though it’s also believed that it...
03/12/12	TAO: The Way of the Drum Schermerhorn Symphony Center TAO: The Way of the Drum Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 12, 2012 You’ve never seen anything like this at the Schermerhorn! Japanese ensemble TAO combines traditional drumming, martial arts, dance and theater to create a jaw-dropping performance experience, full of soaring acrobatic moves and thunderous rhythms. Perfect for all ages, this concert will be a feast for the eyes, ears and imagination.
03/13/12	Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt Schermerhorn Symphony Center Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 13, 2012 Enjoy an unforgettable evening with two of the world’s most beloved singer-songwriters, who will trade songs and stories as only these modern troubadours can. Lovett sets his vivid tales of life and love against a backdrop of classic American styles, and Hiatt is every bit his equal, with a distinctive growl and a catalog of finely crafted songs. Together, they share a chemistry that can’t be matched. Please note: This concert is performed without the...
03/16/12	Steven Wright Schermerhorn Symphony Center Steven Wright Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 16, 2012 Steven Wright remains one of the most original — and most hilarious — comedians working today. Delivered in his trademark monotone, his offbeat observations and deadpan one-liners have been making audiences laugh for nearly 30 years. Come hear this comedy legend and Academy Award winner when he makes a rare Nashville appearance at the Schermerhorn!
03/18/12	Spanish Harlem Orchestra Schermerhorn Symphony Center Spanish Harlem Orchestra Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 18, 2012 This is one musical party you don’t want to miss! Experience the irresistible sounds of salsa and Latin jazz when Oscar Hernandez brings his explosive GRAMMY®-winning ensemble to the Schermerhorn. These incredible musicians combine propulsive rhythms and a swinging horn section for a riotous evening that will have you out of your seat and dancing in the aisles.
03/19/12	Cleveland Orchestra Schermerhorn Symphony Center Cleveland Orchestra Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 19, 2012 The Nashville Symphony presents Cleveland Orchestra and Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor. Enjoy a rare opportunity to hear Maestro Guerrero conduct one of this country’s oldest and most respected ensembles. The Cleveland Orchestra will perform a program that shows off their remarkable clarity of sound and the near-flawless acoustics of the Schermerhorn.
03/20/12	An Evening With Herbie Hancock And His Band Schermerhorn Symphony Center An Evening With Herbie Hancock And His Band Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 20, 2012 A true icon of modern music, Herbie Hancock makes his first-ever appearance at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, in what promises to be a magical evening. Throughout his artistic explorations, which include such influential compositions as “Cantaloupe Island,” “Chameleon” and “Rockit,” Hancock has transcended limitations and genres while maintaining his unmistakable voice. Few artists in the music industry have had more impact on...
03/22/12- 03/24/12	Kathy Mattea Schermerhorn Symphony Center Kathy Mattea Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 22-March 24, 2012 Bank of America Pops Series presents Nashville Symphony, Matt Catingub, conductor, and Kathy Mattea, vocals. Singer/songwriter Kathy Mattea exudes authenticity. As she’s risen through the ranks of popular and critical acclaim, she’s maintained a rich humanity in such hits as “18 Wheels and a Dozen Roses,” “Nobody’s Gonna Rain on Our Parade” and...
03/25/12	Community Hymn Sing featuring Randy Travis, Michael W. Smith and more Schermerhorn Symphony Center Community Hymn Sing featuring Randy Travis, Michael W. Smith and more Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 25, 2012 Community Hymn Sing Sunday, March 25, at 2:30pm and 7:30pm Your chance to sing the great hymns with the Nashville Symphony! This year we’ll welcome some very special guests to help lead the sing-along, including Randy Travis, Michael W. Smith, rising gospel star Marcia Ware and the dynamic vocal group...
03/29/12- 03/31/12	Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody Schermerhorn Symphony Center Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 29-March 31, 2012 SunTrust Classical Series presents Nashville Symphony, Gilbert Varga, conductor, and Jon Kimura Parker, piano. Kodály - Dances of Galánta Rachmaninoff - Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43 Franck - Symphony in D major The perfect piano concerto — that’s how soloist Jon Kimura Parker describes Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. It’s also the perfect vehicle for this charismatic pianist’s jaw-dropping...
04/01/12	Organ Recital: David Higgs Schermerhorn Symphony Center Organ Recital: David Higgs Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center April 1, 2012 One of America’s leading concert organists returns to the Schermerhorn for a recital at the Martin Foundation Concert Organ. Chair of the Organ Department at Eastman School of Music, David Higgs has earned an international reputation for his combination of impressive technique and imaginative musicianship.
04/05/12- 04/07/12	Steve Wariner featuring a Tribute to Chet Atkins Schermerhorn Symphony Center Steve Wariner featuring a Tribute to Chet Atkins Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center April 5-April 7, 2012 Bank of America Pops Series presents Nashville Symphony, Albert-George Schram, conductor, and Steve Wariner, guitar. Country music can thank the legendary guitarist and producer Chet Atkins for creating the incomparable “Nashville Sound,” and Steve Wariner can thank him for 25 years of close friendship, inspiration and fatherly advice. An incredible guitarist in his own right, Wariner recently released a loving homage to the late Country Music Hall of Famer. For this...
04/09/12	Preservation Hall Jazz Band with The Del McCoury Band Schermerhorn Symphony Center Preservation Hall Jazz Band with The Del McCoury Band Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center April 9, 2012 When these two American musical legacies join forces for one incredible night of music, they’ll create a seamless blend of soul-lifting traditional harmonies, as the high and lonesome sound of the Appalachians meets the hot and lively jazz of New Orleans. Don’t miss this very special opportunity to explore the common ground where bluegrass and jazz meet.
04/12/12	Show Hope's 3rd Annual Spring Celebration: Cinderella Schermerhorn Symphony Center Show Hope's 3rd Annual Spring Celebration: Cinderella Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center April 12, 2012 Show Hope presents its third annual production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved Cinderella: Enchanted Edition. This not-to-be missed concert features an all-star cast, including Alli Mauzey as Cinderella and hosted by Steven Curtis Chapman with many others to come. With colorful costumes, a bit of dancing and a good measure of...
04/14/12	Lily Tomlin Schermerhorn Symphony Center Lily Tomlin Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center April 14, 2012 Get together with Lily Tomlin for an unforgettable night of fun and sidesplitting laughter at Schermerhorn Symphony Center. This unique comic artist takes her audience on an uproarious trip with more than a dozen of her timeless characters — from Ernestine to Sister Boogie Woman, from Mrs. Beasley to Edith Ann. Don’t miss this warm and uniquely affecting experience filled with comical...
04/14/12	Pied Piper Fantasy Schermerhorn Symphony Center Pied Piper Fantasy Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center April 14, 2012 Nashville Symphony Kelly Corcoran, conductor The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series: Pied Piper Fantasy The Pied Piper of Hamelin comes vividly to life in John Corigliano’s imaginative flute concerto. The composer’s enchanting music captures the essence of this timeless tale, with exciting moments for the full orchestra, a virtuosic part for the flute and a rousing closing scene as the piper marches out of the hall with children in...
04/19/12- 04/21/12	Brahms & Sierra’s Sinfonía Schermerhorn Symphony Center Brahms & Sierra’s Sinfonía Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center April 19-April 21, 2012 SunTrust Classical Series presents Nashville Symphony, Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor, and Augustin Hadelich, violin. Roberto Sierra - Fandangos Brahms - Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77 Chabrier - Habanera Roberto Sierra - Sinfonía No. 4 Roberto Sierra’s Sinfonía No. 4 caused such a sensation when it was performed here two years ago that we’re bringing it back — and this time we’re recording it! The composer has created...
04/24/12	Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Schermerhorn Symphony Center Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center April 24, 2012 The Nashville Symphony presents Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. This legendary ensemble is notable for choosing to perform without a conductor, and the result is a musical experience like no other. Over the past four decades, Orpheus has changed the way the world thinks about orchestral performance, with each member of the group owning an equal stake in what happens onstage. Celebrated for their keen sensitivity, these musicians bring a heightened awareness to everything they play.
05/03/12- 05/05/12	Tracy Silverman Premieres Terry Riley Schermerhorn Symphony Center Tracy Silverman Premieres Terry Riley Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center May 3-May 5, 2012 SunTrust Classical Series presents Nashville Symphony, Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor, and Tracy Silverman, electric violin. Grainger - The Warriors Terry Riley - Concerto for Electric Violin (World Premiere) * Rachmaninoff - Symphonic Dances, Op. 45 * Nashville Symphony commission The can’t-miss event of the season: Two innovators join forces when electric violinist and Nashville resident Tracy Silverman debuts a new concerto by pioneering composer...
05/17/12- 05/19/12	Chris Botti Schermerhorn Symphony Center Chris Botti Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center May 17-May 19, 2012 Bank of America Pops Series presents Nashville Symphony, Albert-George Schram, conductor, and Chris Botti, trumpet. America’s best-selling jazz instrumental artist, trumpeter Chris Botti has broken through musical barriers with a distinctive style that blends the verve of jazz improvisation with the sounds of pop and classical music. A magnetic stage presence and an incomparable musician,...
05/31/12- 06/02/12	Carmina Burana Schermerhorn Symphony Center Carmina Burana Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center May 31-June 2, 2012 SunTrust Classical Series presents Nashville Symphony, Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor, and Nashville Symphony Chorus. Vaughan Williams - Serenade to Music Lowell Liebermann - Symphony No. 3, Op. 113 * Orff - Carmina Burana * Commissioned through the Magnum Opus Project The full range of human emotion will be on display when Orff’s Carmina Burana brings the season to an exciting finish — and Schermerhorn Symphony Center is the place to...
06/05/12	Willie Nelson performs with the Nashville Symphony Schermerhorn Symphony Center Willie Nelson performs with the Nashville Symphony Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center June 5, 2012 Don’t miss your chance to see the legendary Red-Headed Stranger perform with the Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center! With his incomparable voice and incredible musicianship, this American icon will explore the full range of his artistry, from hits like “Crazy” and “Always on My Mind,” to the storied Tin Pan Alley tunes featured on his latest release, American Classic.
09/07/12- 09/09/12	Mahler’s Eighth - Symphony of a Thousand Schermerhorn Symphony Center Mahler’s Eighth - Symphony of a Thousand Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center September 7-September 9, 2012 Nashville Symphony Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Nashville Symphony Chorus Blair Children’s Chorus Soloists to be announced Join Giancarlo Guerrero as he leads 450 musicians and singers in one of the most monumental pieces of music ever written! Don’t miss this opportunity to experience an epic evening as we stretch Schermerhorn Symphony Center to its limits with this extraordinary masterwork.
09/13/12- 09/15/12	Boyz II Men Schermerhorn Symphony Center Boyz II Men Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center September 13-September 15, 2012 Nashville Symphony Albert George Schram, conductor Boyz II Men The iconic Boyz II Men redefined R&B in the 1990s with their “hip-hop doo wop,” revolutionizing the genre with their sweet harmonies and stirring balladry. Celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, they sound just as fresh as ever. They’ll bring their singular style for an evening of such timeless hits as “End of the Road” and “On Bended Knee,”...
09/20/12- 09/22/12	A Woman's Life Schermerhorn Symphony Center A Woman's Life Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center September 20-September 22, 2012 Nashville Symphony Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Olga Kern, piano Angela Brown, soprano Rossini - William Tell Overture Richard Danielpour - A Woman’s Life Rachmaninoff - Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor In A Woman’s Life, Richard Danielpour adapts the poetry of Maya Angelou to trace the universal experiences of womanhood, from childhood to old age. Described as “a perfect cycle” by the composer, this piece is...
10/04/12- 10/06/12	The Sound of Enlightenment Schermerhorn Symphony Center The Sound of Enlightenment Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center October 4-October 6, 2012 Nashville Symphony Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Haydn - Symphony No. 31 in D major, “Hornsignal” Stephen Paulus - Three Places of Enlightenment - String Quartet Concerto Stephen Paulus - The Veil of Tears, from To Be Certain of the Dawn Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 in C minor Beethoven’s Fifth begins with the four most famous notes of music ever written and takes listeners on an epic journey from darkness to light. Expect to be...
10/12/12	Charlie Haden & Quartet West Schermerhorn Symphony Center Charlie Haden & Quartet West Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center October 12, 2012 Charlie Haden & Quartet West concert presented without orchestra Time magazine called him “one of the most restless, gifted, and intrepid players in all of jazz.” As a musician, bandleader, composer, producer and educator, Charlie Haden has made an indelible mark on American music. Having collaborated with such legends as Ornette Coleman, Keith Jarrett, Pat Metheny and John Coltrane over the course of his five-decade career, he brings his straight-ahead quartet...
10/25/12- 10/27/12	Michael W. Smith Schermerhorn Symphony Center Michael W. Smith Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center October 25-October 27, 2012 Nashville Symphony Michael W. Smith An inspiring night of music. Hitmaker Michael W. Smith knows his way around a tune, but his music has a passionate, cinematic sweep that has made him one of the world’s most beloved artists. When he joins the Nashville Symphony, he’ll perform some of his best-known pop songs, along with breathtaking selections from his recent orchestral album recorded with conductor David Hamilton.
10/27/12	The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series: Halloween in the Wild West Schermerhorn Symphony Center The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series: Halloween in the Wild West Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center October 27, 2012 Nashville Symphony Kelly Corcoran, conductor Howdy, pardners! Grab your cowboy boots as the Nashville Symphony jumps on the Pony Express to trick-or-treat in the wild, wild West, where just about ANYTHING can happen! This concert will feature some great American music, including John Williams and Aaron Copland, along with some good ol’ scary Halloween music like Night on Bald Mountain!
10/29/12	*Halloween Movie Night - Featuring Nosferatu* with organist Tom Trenney** Schermerhorn Symphony Center Halloween Movie Night - Featuring Nosferatu with organist Tom Trenney Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center October 29, 2012 Thrills and chills galore! Organ whiz Tom Trenney returns for this annual tradition at the Schermerhorn — a screening of a scary silent movie classic, accompanied by the seat-shaking sound of the Martin Foundation Concert Organ. This year, we’re featuring Murnau’s vampire thriller Nosferatu. Come in costume and get ready to hold on to your seat!
11/01/12- 11/03/12	The Power of Imagination Schermerhorn Symphony Center The Power of Imagination Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center November 1-November 3, 2012 Nashville Symphony Jun Markl, guest conductor Stefan Jackiw, violin Messiaen - Un Sourire (A Smile) Korngold - Violin Concerto in D major Berlioz - Symphonie Fantastique Few pieces unleash the power of the imagination more vividly than Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique, a work written under the spell of all-consuming romantic infatuation. This is music that conjures astonishing visions, and it sounds like nothing that came before it....
11/08/12- 11/10/12	Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies Schermerhorn Symphony Center Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center November 8-November 10, 2012 Nashville Symphony Albert-George Schram, conductor Prepare to be enchanted. This magical evening will feature music and movie clips from some of Disney’s best-known films, in a spectacular production that will bring out the kid in you! Relive some of the most memorable moments in the history of movies, including Mary Poppins, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King and much more!
11/15/12- 11/17/12	Fairy Tales and Fate Schermerhorn Symphony Center Fairy Tales and Fate Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center November 15-November 17, 2012 Nashville Symphony Albert-George Schram, conductor Prepare to be enchanted. This magical evening will feature music and movie clips from some of Disney’s best-known films, in a spectacular production that will bring out the kid in you! Relive some of the most memorable moments in the history of movies, including Mary Poppins, The LittNashville Symphony Hans Graf, guest conductor Ingrid Fliter, piano Ravel - Ma Mère l’Oye (Mother...
11/29/12- 12/01/12	All That Classical Jazz Schermerhorn Symphony Center All That Classical Jazz Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center November 29-December 1, 2012 Nashville Symphony Bramwell Tovey, guest conductor Terrence Wilson, piano Bramwell Tovey - Urban Runway Gershwin - Piano Concerto in F Walton - Symphony No. 1 in B-flat minor No one quite blended classical music and jazz the way George Gershwin did, and his Piano Concerto is an unmatched blend of symphonic form and syncopated swing. This piece shows off his uncanny knack for timing and his distinctively American sense of style, and the sensational...
12/02/12	Organ Recital Series featuring Thomas Murray Schermerhorn Symphony Center Organ Recital Series featuring Thomas Murray Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center December 2, 2012 The pipe organ was designed to capture the full range of sounds in an orchestra, and few organists understand that as well as Thomas Murray. University organist and professor of music at Yale University, he’s acclaimed for his interpretations of Romantic repertoire and his orchestral transcriptions. Murray’s awards and accolades include the American Guild of Organists’ International Artist of the Year and recognition as an honorary fellow of England’s Royal College of...
12/20/12- 12/22/12	Handel's Messiah Schermerhorn Symphony Center Handel's Messiah Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center December 20-December 22, 2012 Nashville Symphony Nashville Symphony Chorus Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor soloists to be announced The Nashville Symphony and Chorus ring in the holiday season with their annual performances of Handel’s inspiring oratorio Messiah. This Baroque-era masterpiece gives expression to universal thoughts and emotions through an astonishing range of music, with moments of tranquillity, darkness and exuberance — and there’s no better place to hear it...
12/22/12	The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series: A Spirit for the Holidays Schermerhorn Symphony Center The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series: A Spirit for the Holidays Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center December 22, 2012 Nashville Symphony Kelly Corcoran, conductor Magic Circle Mime Company Join the Nashville Symphony for a lively theatrical romp celebrating the holidays! Three mischievous holiday spirits have their own ideas of what a holiday concert should be. As two of the spirits squabble, the orchestra is caught in the middle. To the rescue comes the spirit of Music, leading the audience in a holiday sing-along. Featuring holiday favorites such as “Sleigh Ride” and music...
01/10/13- 01/12/13	SunTrust Classical Series: Lovers and Pranksters Schermerhorn Symphony Center SunTrust Classical Series: Lovers and Pranksters Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center January 10-January 12, 2013 Nashville Symphony Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Jennifer Koh, violin Richard Strauss - Don Juan Szymanowski - Violin Concerto No. 1 Mozart - Symphony No. 39 in E-flat major Richard Strauss - Till Eulenspiegel Lustige Streiche Two tone poems by Richard Strauss bookend this concert, beginning with the wild rush of violins that opens the passionate Don Juan. Brimming with feverish emotion, this tale of the legendary lover is followed by Polish...
01/17/13- 01/19/13	Bank of America Pops Series: Nashville Swings Schermerhorn Symphony Center Bank of America Pops Series: Nashville Swings Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center January 17-January 19, 2013 Nashville Symphony Albert-George Schram, conductor Soloists and vocalists to be announced “In the Mood” for a “Sentimental Journey”? Put on your dancing shoes and relive the heyday of the big band era when the orchestra teams up with some of Nashville’s finest jazz musicians for an evening of classic swing. We’ll pay tribute to the great legacy of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Woody Herman and many others!
01/25/13	Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour: featuring Dee Dee Bridgewater & Christian McBride Schermerhorn Symphony Center Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour: featuring Dee Dee Bridgewater & Christian McBride Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center January 25, 2013 Dee Dee Bridgewater, vocals Christian McBride, bass & bandleader Ambrose Akinmusire, trumpet Chris Potter, saxophone Benny Green, piano Lewis Nash, drums Stunning vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater joins bassist Christian McBride and his quintet for a tribute to the longest-running jazz festival in the world. Since its inception in 1958, the Monterey Jazz Festival has featured the music’s greatest legends, and this very special presentation will...
02/07/13- 02/09/13	SunTrust Classical Series: Harmonic Convergence Schermerhorn Symphony Center SunTrust Classical Series: Harmonic Convergence Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center February 7-February 9, 2013 Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Johannes Moser, cello Ives - The Unanswered Question Schoenberg - A Survivor from Warsaw Shostakovich - Cello Concerto No. 1 Adams - Harmonielehre John Adams’ riveting Harmonielehre combines the spare design of minimalism with the expressive, all-encompassing sound of late Romanticism to create music that, in the composer’s words, “touches you in the center of your soul.” The work’s title...
02/10/13	Organ Recital Series featuring Ken Cowan Schermerhorn Symphony Center Organ Recital Series featuring Ken Cowan Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center February 10, 2013 Praised for his dazzling artistry, impeccable technique and imaginative programming, Ken Cowan has developed a reputation as one of North America’s finest concert organists. Recently featured in a recording of works by Franz Liszt, he can be heard often on the American Public Media program Pipedreams.
02/16/13	The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series: Beethoven Lives Upstairs Schermerhorn Symphony Center The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series: Beethoven Lives Upstairs Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center February 16, 2013 The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series: Beethoven Lives Upstairs Nashville Symphony Kelly Corcoran, conductor Classical Kids Live A fantastic introduction to the music of Beethoven! Featuring the stage troupe Classical Kids Live, this production offers a unique look into the life of the great Viennese composer, as viewed through the eyes of a young boy named Christoph. As he hears some of the composer’s most beautiful music,...
02/21/13- 02/23/13	Bank of America Pops Series: The Chieftains Schermerhorn Symphony Center Bank of America Pops Series: The Chieftains Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center February 21-February 23, 2013 Bank of America Pops Series: The Chieftains Nashville Symphony Albert George Schram, conductor The world’s most famous Irish band are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. Still as vibrant and relevant today as they were five decades ago, The Chieftains use their sparkling, tradition-steeped musicianship to explore fresh new ideas, making the music their own with a style that is as exhilarating as it is definitive.
03/02/13	SunTrust Classical Series: Tchaikovsky Meets Techno Schermerhorn Symphony Center SunTrust Classical Series: Tchaikovsky Meets Techno Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 2, 2013 SunTrust Classical Series: Tchaikovsky Meets Techno Nashville Symphony Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Anne Akiko Meyers, violin Copland - El Salón México Mason Bates - Violin Concerto Nashville Symphony commission Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 5 Electrifying! Equally at home in the concert hall and the nightclub, Mason Bates has made a splash with his cutting-edge music, which incorporates the rhythms and textures of...
03/14/13- 03/16/13	SunTrust Classical Series: The Red Violin Schermerhorn Symphony Center SunTrust Classical Series: The Red Violin Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 14-March 16, 2013 SunTrust Classical Series: The Red Violin Nashville Symphony Leonard Slatkin, guest conductor Elina Vähälä, violin Chabrier - España Corigliano - Concerto for Violin and Orchestra “Red Violin” Elgar - Enigma Variations In his Red Violin Concerto, composer John Corigliano adapted his music for the hit film into a concert piece that captures all the passion and drama of his original score. With moments of...
03/23/13	The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma Schermerhorn Symphony Center The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 23, 2013 The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma Experience our world through the eyes and ears of the acclaimed Silk Road Ensemble. Taking inspiration from the historical Silk Road trading routes, cellist Yo-Yo Ma formed the group to bring together artists and audiences around the globe. Over the course of five albums, these performers have traveled across countries, continents and cultures, changing the way we think about music and the world around us.
03/28/13- 03/30/13	SunTrust Classical Series: Lord of 'The Ring' Schermerhorn Symphony Center SunTrust Classical Series: Lord of 'The Ring' Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 28-March 30, 2013 SunTrust Classical Series: Lord of 'The Ring' Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Louis Lortie, piano Ravel - Piano Concerto for the Left Hand in D major Wagner - The Ring Without Words ‘The Ring’ Without Words distills Wagner’s sprawling masterpiece into a spectacular symphonic journey through the composer’s mythical world of heroes and gods, dwarves and giants. Fusing the opera’s main musical ideas — including the classic...
04/04/13- 04/06/13	Bank of America Pops Series: Pink Martini Schermerhorn Symphony Center Bank of America Pops Series: Pink Martini Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center April 4-April 6, 2013 Nashville Symphony Albert-George Schram, conductor Pink Martini Take a rollicking around-the-world musical adventure with these eclectic musical travelers! Pink Martini return to the Schermerhorn, bringing their trademark mix of cabaret, jazz, classic Hollywood musicals and songs from every corner of the globe. No matter what they perform, expect beautiful music with beautiful melodies and an unbeatable sense of style! Photo by Autumn de Wilde
04/12/13	Wayne Shorter Quartet with the Nashville Symphony and Special Guest Esperanza Spalding Schermerhorn Symphony Center Wayne Shorter Quartet with the Nashville Symphony and Special Guest Esperanza Spalding Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center April 12, 2013 Wayne Shorter Quartet with the Nashville Symphony and special guest Esperanza Spalding Nashville Symphony Wayne Shorter Quartet Esperanza Spalding, bass A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the Nashville Symphony with the legendary saxophonist Wayne Shorter and rising star Esperanza Spalding. Together, they’ll perform a brand-new concerto by Shorter, a showcase for the phenomenally talented Spalding. A founding member of Weather Report and a...
04/13/13	The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series: Under The Sea Schermerhorn Symphony Center The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series: Under The Sea Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center April 13, 2013 Nashville Symphony Kelly Corcoran, conductor Keep a watch out for mermaids, creatures of the deep, pirates, sharks and shipwrecks as the Nashville Symphony travels under the sea! Expect lots of water music, including Debussy’s La Mer, Handel’s Water Music, The Little Mermaid, Pirates of the Caribbean and much more.
04/14/13	Organ Recital Series featuring Cameron Carpenter Schermerhorn Symphony Center Organ Recital Series featuring Cameron Carpenter Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center April 14, 2013 Hailed by Los Angeles Times as “one of the rare musicians who changes the game of his instrument,” Carpenter is also one amazing showman, with a passion and flair rarely witnessed on the concert hall stage. After his last memorable appearance at the Schermerhorn — which included everything from Bach to Patsy Cline — he returns for another program that will show off his incredible musicianship and his maverick sense of style.
04/18/13- 04/20/13	SunTrust Classical Series: Uncommon Folk Schermerhorn Symphony Center SunTrust Classical Series: Uncommon Folk Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center April 18-April 20, 2013 Nashville Symphony Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Daniil Trifonov, piano Licia Jaskunas, harp Kodály - Háry János: Suite Ginastera - Harp Concerto Mozart - Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-flat major “Jeunehomme” Carlos Chavez - Symphony No. 2 “Sinfonía india” Lawrence S. Levine Memorial Concert Take a musical trip around the world as the Nashville Symphony performs with folk...
05/02/13- 05/04/13	SunTrust Classical Series: Mysteries of Dark and Light Schermerhorn Symphony Center SunTrust Classical Series: Mysteries of Dark and Light Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center May 2-May 4, 2013 Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Nashville Symphony Chorus Jean Yves Thibaudet, piano Debussy - Nocturnes James MacMillan - Piano Concerto No. 3 “The Mysteries of Light” Brahms - Symphony No. 4 in E minor Debussy’s captivating Nocturnes is the musical equivalent of an impressionist painting, with orchestral colors conveying the sensation of twilight as clouds pass overhead. The women of the Nashville Symphony Chorus will lend their...
05/09/13- 05/11/13	SunTrust Classical Series: Mendelssohn's 'Elijah' Schermerhorn Symphony Center SunTrust Classical Series: Mendelssohn's 'Elijah' Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center May 9-May 11, 2013 Nashville Symphony Nicholas McGegan, guest conductor Nashville Symphony Chorus Mendelssohn - Elijah Conductor Nicholas McGegan returns to conduct the orchestra and chorus in Mendelssohn’s epic retelling of the Old Testament story of the prophet Elijah. Along with Handel’s Messiah, this piece is considered one of the greatest oratorios ever written, with music of sheer power and emotion. Biographer John Erskine put it best: Mendelssohn’s music...
05/23/13- 05/25/13	Bank of America Pops Series: Cirque Musica Schermerhorn Symphony Center Bank of America Pops Series: Cirque Musica Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center May 23-May 25, 2013 Nashville Symphony Albert George Schram, conductor Cirque Musica Take a journey to a faraway land of dazzling beauty, mystery and suspense! Cirque Musica blends the grace and thrills of the world’s greatest circus performers with stunning symphonic music — including pieces by Tchaikovsky, John Williams and a salute to The Beatles. You’ll be treated to a full sensory experience that will have you on the edge of your seat and in awe of the thrills and...
05/30/13- 06/01/13	SunTrust Classical Series: TITANS Schermerhorn Symphony Center SunTrust Classical Series: TITANS Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center May 30-June 1, 2013 Nashville Symphony Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Edgar Meyer, bass Joshua Bell, violin Mahler - Symphony No. 1: Blumine Edgar Meyer - Double Concerto for Violin and Double Bass Nashville Symphony commission Mahler - Symphony No. 1 in D major “Titan” Get ready to be blown away! We close our season with a BIG finish as we welcome two of the classical music world’s brightest stars — bassist Edgar Meyer...

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02/09/12- 02/11/12	Dr. Atomic & Mr. Haydn Schermerhorn Symphony Center Dr. Atomic & Mr. Haydn Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center February 9-February 11, 2012 SunTrust Classical Series presents Nashville Symphony, Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor, and Jonathan Biss, piano. Haydn - Symphony No. 100 in G major, "Military" John Adams - Doctor Atomic Symphony Brahms - Concerto for Piano No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15 Dr. Atomic and Mr. Haydn. Haydn’s 100th Symphony earned its nickname thanks to the martial beat created by the combination of bass drum, triangle and cymbals. Written more than two centuries later, Doctor...
02/14/12	Valentine's with Johnny Mathis Schermerhorn Symphony Center Valentine's with Johnny Mathis Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center February 14, 2012 Johnny Mathis, Vocals; Scott Lavender, Conductor Chances are this will be a Valentine’s you’ll never forget! With his unmistakable voice, Johnny Mathis is responsible for some of the most romantic songs ever recorded. When he joins the orchestra for this one-night-only evening of musical magic, he’ll sing some of his biggest hits and share songs from his latest album of classic tunes, Let It Be Me – Mathis in Nashville.
02/15/12	Ballet Folklórico de Antioquia, Colombia Schermerhorn Symphony Center Ballet Folklórico de Antioquia, Colombia Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center February 15, 2012 A spectacular show of lights, music and dance! Ballet Folklórico de Antioquia uses movement, brilliant costumes and unforgettable melodies to tell the story of Colombia’s vibrant cultural traditions. From the seductive rhythms of the cumbia to the sublime ritual of the San Agustín dance, these exuberant performers will take you on a moving journey through one of South America’s most enchanting lands.
02/18/12	Bruce Hornsby Schermerhorn Symphony Center Bruce Hornsby Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center February 18, 2012 Concert presented without orchestra. Twenty five years after winning a Best New Artist Grammy and launching one of contemporary music’s most diverse careers, Bruce Hornsby is still making joyful noise. For this solo performance at the Schermerhorn, he’ll tap into many of the genres that have influenced his artistic output over the years — pop, jazz, bluegrass, country and modern...
02/18/12	Music, Noise and Silence Schermerhorn Symphony Center Music, Noise and Silence Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center February 18, 2012 The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series presents Nashville Symphony, Kelly Corcoran, conductor, and Magic Circle Mime Company, guest artist. Oh, no! Two meddlesome spirits — Noise and Silence — have taken over the Schermerhorn! Conductor Kelly must bring harmony back to the orchestra, but she’ll need the help of Music, along with a little encouragement from the audience. Featuring the return of the popular Magic Circle Mime Company, this concert...
02/21/12	James O'Donnell Organ Recital Schermerhorn Symphony Center James O'Donnell Organ Recital Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center February 21, 2012 Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear one of Britain’s most outstanding musicians! Organist and choir master at London’s Westminster Abbey, O’Donnell has performed across the globe and recently took part in the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. He’ll present a program designed to show off the awe-inspiring sound of the Martin Foundation Concert Organ.
02/23/12- 02/25/12	Mozart & Copland Schermerhorn Symphony Center Mozart & Copland Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center February 23-February 25, 2012 SunTrust Classical Series presents Nashville Symphony, Kelly Corcoran, conductor, and Angela Hewitt, piano. Daniel Bernard Roumain - Symphony for Dancers, Dreamers and Presidents (Nashville Premiere) * Mozart - Concerto for Piano No. 20 in D minor, K.466 Copland - Symphony No. 3 * Commissioned through Sphinx Organization Commissioning Consortium Two unmistakably American voices: Daniel Bernard Roumain says his inventive musical meditation on the President of...
03/02/12	Cassandra Wilson Schermerhorn Symphony Center Cassandra Wilson Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 2, 2012 Jazz Series presents Nashville Symphony and Cassandra Wilson, vocals. An enchanting singer, with a smoky, sensuous voice and a bold, irrepressible style. With help from her powerhouse band and the lush sound of the orchestra, Cassandra Wilson will take listeners on an extraordinary journey through classic jazz, funk, pop and the Delta blues of her native Mississippi. She brings a wildly creative flair and consummate artistry to everything she sings, whether it’s an unforgettable...
03/04/12	Voices of Spring Schermerhorn Symphony Center Voices of Spring Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 4, 2012 Nashville Symphony Chorus George Mabry, conductor Come hear the awe-inspiring sound of 146 voices singing as one when the Nashville Symphony Chorus takes the spotlight at this afternoon performance. Chorus Director George Mabry will lead the singers in a program ranging from Baroque to contemporary, with works by Duruflé, Gabrieli, Corigliano and much more.
03/06/12	Public Schools Hall of Fame Schermerhorn Symphony Center Public Schools Hall of Fame Presented by Nashville Public Education Foundation at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 6, 2012 Join us for the 8th Annual Public Schools Hall of Fame.Honorary co-chairs, Mrs. Sue Andrews and Dana and Tom Sherrard, founders of the organization, are proud to announce the 2012 Hall of Fame inductees: Joe Casey, former Chief of Metro Police Emily Reynolds, Senior Vice President, Government Relations, Tennessee Valley Authority Reverend Kenneth Robinson, M.D., Pastor and Chief Executive, St. Andrew AME Church The Nelson C. Andrews...
03/08/12- 03/10/12	Russian Masters Schermerhorn Symphony Center Russian Masters Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 8-March 10, 2012 SunTrust Classical Series presents Nashville Symphony, Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor, and Cho-Liang Lin, violin. Mussorgsky - Introduction to “Khovantchina” (Dawn on the Moscow River) Prokofiev - Concerto for Violin No. 2 in G minor, Op. 63 Shostakovich - Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op. 60 "Leningrad" Shostakovich’s powerful Seventh Symphony was written as a response to the Nazi siege of Leningrad, though it’s also believed that it...
03/12/12	TAO: The Way of the Drum Schermerhorn Symphony Center TAO: The Way of the Drum Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 12, 2012 You’ve never seen anything like this at the Schermerhorn! Japanese ensemble TAO combines traditional drumming, martial arts, dance and theater to create a jaw-dropping performance experience, full of soaring acrobatic moves and thunderous rhythms. Perfect for all ages, this concert will be a feast for the eyes, ears and imagination.
03/13/12	Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt Schermerhorn Symphony Center Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 13, 2012 Enjoy an unforgettable evening with two of the world’s most beloved singer-songwriters, who will trade songs and stories as only these modern troubadours can. Lovett sets his vivid tales of life and love against a backdrop of classic American styles, and Hiatt is every bit his equal, with a distinctive growl and a catalog of finely crafted songs. Together, they share a chemistry that can’t be matched. Please note: This concert is performed without the...
03/16/12	Steven Wright Schermerhorn Symphony Center Steven Wright Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 16, 2012 Steven Wright remains one of the most original — and most hilarious — comedians working today. Delivered in his trademark monotone, his offbeat observations and deadpan one-liners have been making audiences laugh for nearly 30 years. Come hear this comedy legend and Academy Award winner when he makes a rare Nashville appearance at the Schermerhorn!
03/18/12	Spanish Harlem Orchestra Schermerhorn Symphony Center Spanish Harlem Orchestra Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 18, 2012 This is one musical party you don’t want to miss! Experience the irresistible sounds of salsa and Latin jazz when Oscar Hernandez brings his explosive GRAMMY®-winning ensemble to the Schermerhorn. These incredible musicians combine propulsive rhythms and a swinging horn section for a riotous evening that will have you out of your seat and dancing in the aisles.
03/19/12	Cleveland Orchestra Schermerhorn Symphony Center Cleveland Orchestra Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 19, 2012 The Nashville Symphony presents Cleveland Orchestra and Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor. Enjoy a rare opportunity to hear Maestro Guerrero conduct one of this country’s oldest and most respected ensembles. The Cleveland Orchestra will perform a program that shows off their remarkable clarity of sound and the near-flawless acoustics of the Schermerhorn.
03/20/12	An Evening With Herbie Hancock And His Band Schermerhorn Symphony Center An Evening With Herbie Hancock And His Band Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 20, 2012 A true icon of modern music, Herbie Hancock makes his first-ever appearance at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, in what promises to be a magical evening. Throughout his artistic explorations, which include such influential compositions as “Cantaloupe Island,” “Chameleon” and “Rockit,” Hancock has transcended limitations and genres while maintaining his unmistakable voice. Few artists in the music industry have had more impact on...
03/22/12- 03/24/12	Kathy Mattea Schermerhorn Symphony Center Kathy Mattea Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 22-March 24, 2012 Bank of America Pops Series presents Nashville Symphony, Matt Catingub, conductor, and Kathy Mattea, vocals. Singer/songwriter Kathy Mattea exudes authenticity. As she’s risen through the ranks of popular and critical acclaim, she’s maintained a rich humanity in such hits as “18 Wheels and a Dozen Roses,” “Nobody’s Gonna Rain on Our Parade” and...
03/25/12	Community Hymn Sing featuring Randy Travis, Michael W. Smith and more Schermerhorn Symphony Center Community Hymn Sing featuring Randy Travis, Michael W. Smith and more Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 25, 2012 Community Hymn Sing Sunday, March 25, at 2:30pm and 7:30pm Your chance to sing the great hymns with the Nashville Symphony! This year we’ll welcome some very special guests to help lead the sing-along, including Randy Travis, Michael W. Smith, rising gospel star Marcia Ware and the dynamic vocal group...
03/29/12- 03/31/12	Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody Schermerhorn Symphony Center Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 29-March 31, 2012 SunTrust Classical Series presents Nashville Symphony, Gilbert Varga, conductor, and Jon Kimura Parker, piano. Kodály - Dances of Galánta Rachmaninoff - Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43 Franck - Symphony in D major The perfect piano concerto — that’s how soloist Jon Kimura Parker describes Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. It’s also the perfect vehicle for this charismatic pianist’s jaw-dropping...
04/01/12	Organ Recital: David Higgs Schermerhorn Symphony Center Organ Recital: David Higgs Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center April 1, 2012 One of America’s leading concert organists returns to the Schermerhorn for a recital at the Martin Foundation Concert Organ. Chair of the Organ Department at Eastman School of Music, David Higgs has earned an international reputation for his combination of impressive technique and imaginative musicianship.
04/05/12- 04/07/12	Steve Wariner featuring a Tribute to Chet Atkins Schermerhorn Symphony Center Steve Wariner featuring a Tribute to Chet Atkins Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center April 5-April 7, 2012 Bank of America Pops Series presents Nashville Symphony, Albert-George Schram, conductor, and Steve Wariner, guitar. Country music can thank the legendary guitarist and producer Chet Atkins for creating the incomparable “Nashville Sound,” and Steve Wariner can thank him for 25 years of close friendship, inspiration and fatherly advice. An incredible guitarist in his own right, Wariner recently released a loving homage to the late Country Music Hall of Famer. For this...
04/09/12	Preservation Hall Jazz Band with The Del McCoury Band Schermerhorn Symphony Center Preservation Hall Jazz Band with The Del McCoury Band Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center April 9, 2012 When these two American musical legacies join forces for one incredible night of music, they’ll create a seamless blend of soul-lifting traditional harmonies, as the high and lonesome sound of the Appalachians meets the hot and lively jazz of New Orleans. Don’t miss this very special opportunity to explore the common ground where bluegrass and jazz meet.
04/12/12	Show Hope's 3rd Annual Spring Celebration: Cinderella Schermerhorn Symphony Center Show Hope's 3rd Annual Spring Celebration: Cinderella Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center April 12, 2012 Show Hope presents its third annual production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved Cinderella: Enchanted Edition. This not-to-be missed concert features an all-star cast, including Alli Mauzey as Cinderella and hosted by Steven Curtis Chapman with many others to come. With colorful costumes, a bit of dancing and a good measure of...
04/14/12	Lily Tomlin Schermerhorn Symphony Center Lily Tomlin Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center April 14, 2012 Get together with Lily Tomlin for an unforgettable night of fun and sidesplitting laughter at Schermerhorn Symphony Center. This unique comic artist takes her audience on an uproarious trip with more than a dozen of her timeless characters — from Ernestine to Sister Boogie Woman, from Mrs. Beasley to Edith Ann. Don’t miss this warm and uniquely affecting experience filled with comical...
04/14/12	Pied Piper Fantasy Schermerhorn Symphony Center Pied Piper Fantasy Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center April 14, 2012 Nashville Symphony Kelly Corcoran, conductor The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series: Pied Piper Fantasy The Pied Piper of Hamelin comes vividly to life in John Corigliano’s imaginative flute concerto. The composer’s enchanting music captures the essence of this timeless tale, with exciting moments for the full orchestra, a virtuosic part for the flute and a rousing closing scene as the piper marches out of the hall with children in...
04/19/12- 04/21/12	Brahms & Sierra’s Sinfonía Schermerhorn Symphony Center Brahms & Sierra’s Sinfonía Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center April 19-April 21, 2012 SunTrust Classical Series presents Nashville Symphony, Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor, and Augustin Hadelich, violin. Roberto Sierra - Fandangos Brahms - Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77 Chabrier - Habanera Roberto Sierra - Sinfonía No. 4 Roberto Sierra’s Sinfonía No. 4 caused such a sensation when it was performed here two years ago that we’re bringing it back — and this time we’re recording it! The composer has created...
04/24/12	Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Schermerhorn Symphony Center Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center April 24, 2012 The Nashville Symphony presents Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. This legendary ensemble is notable for choosing to perform without a conductor, and the result is a musical experience like no other. Over the past four decades, Orpheus has changed the way the world thinks about orchestral performance, with each member of the group owning an equal stake in what happens onstage. Celebrated for their keen sensitivity, these musicians bring a heightened awareness to everything they play.
05/03/12- 05/05/12	Tracy Silverman Premieres Terry Riley Schermerhorn Symphony Center Tracy Silverman Premieres Terry Riley Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center May 3-May 5, 2012 SunTrust Classical Series presents Nashville Symphony, Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor, and Tracy Silverman, electric violin. Grainger - The Warriors Terry Riley - Concerto for Electric Violin (World Premiere) * Rachmaninoff - Symphonic Dances, Op. 45 * Nashville Symphony commission The can’t-miss event of the season: Two innovators join forces when electric violinist and Nashville resident Tracy Silverman debuts a new concerto by pioneering composer...
05/17/12- 05/19/12	Chris Botti Schermerhorn Symphony Center Chris Botti Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center May 17-May 19, 2012 Bank of America Pops Series presents Nashville Symphony, Albert-George Schram, conductor, and Chris Botti, trumpet. America’s best-selling jazz instrumental artist, trumpeter Chris Botti has broken through musical barriers with a distinctive style that blends the verve of jazz improvisation with the sounds of pop and classical music. A magnetic stage presence and an incomparable musician,...
05/31/12- 06/02/12	Carmina Burana Schermerhorn Symphony Center Carmina Burana Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center May 31-June 2, 2012 SunTrust Classical Series presents Nashville Symphony, Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor, and Nashville Symphony Chorus. Vaughan Williams - Serenade to Music Lowell Liebermann - Symphony No. 3, Op. 113 * Orff - Carmina Burana * Commissioned through the Magnum Opus Project The full range of human emotion will be on display when Orff’s Carmina Burana brings the season to an exciting finish — and Schermerhorn Symphony Center is the place to...
06/05/12	Willie Nelson performs with the Nashville Symphony Schermerhorn Symphony Center Willie Nelson performs with the Nashville Symphony Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center June 5, 2012 Don’t miss your chance to see the legendary Red-Headed Stranger perform with the Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center! With his incomparable voice and incredible musicianship, this American icon will explore the full range of his artistry, from hits like “Crazy” and “Always on My Mind,” to the storied Tin Pan Alley tunes featured on his latest release, American Classic.
09/07/12- 09/09/12	Mahler’s Eighth - Symphony of a Thousand Schermerhorn Symphony Center Mahler’s Eighth - Symphony of a Thousand Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center September 7-September 9, 2012 Nashville Symphony Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Nashville Symphony Chorus Blair Children’s Chorus Soloists to be announced Join Giancarlo Guerrero as he leads 450 musicians and singers in one of the most monumental pieces of music ever written! Don’t miss this opportunity to experience an epic evening as we stretch Schermerhorn Symphony Center to its limits with this extraordinary masterwork.
09/13/12- 09/15/12	Boyz II Men Schermerhorn Symphony Center Boyz II Men Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center September 13-September 15, 2012 Nashville Symphony Albert George Schram, conductor Boyz II Men The iconic Boyz II Men redefined R&B in the 1990s with their “hip-hop doo wop,” revolutionizing the genre with their sweet harmonies and stirring balladry. Celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, they sound just as fresh as ever. They’ll bring their singular style for an evening of such timeless hits as “End of the Road” and “On Bended Knee,”...
09/20/12- 09/22/12	A Woman's Life Schermerhorn Symphony Center A Woman's Life Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center September 20-September 22, 2012 Nashville Symphony Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Olga Kern, piano Angela Brown, soprano Rossini - William Tell Overture Richard Danielpour - A Woman’s Life Rachmaninoff - Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor In A Woman’s Life, Richard Danielpour adapts the poetry of Maya Angelou to trace the universal experiences of womanhood, from childhood to old age. Described as “a perfect cycle” by the composer, this piece is...
10/04/12- 10/06/12	The Sound of Enlightenment Schermerhorn Symphony Center The Sound of Enlightenment Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center October 4-October 6, 2012 Nashville Symphony Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Haydn - Symphony No. 31 in D major, “Hornsignal” Stephen Paulus - Three Places of Enlightenment - String Quartet Concerto Stephen Paulus - The Veil of Tears, from To Be Certain of the Dawn Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 in C minor Beethoven’s Fifth begins with the four most famous notes of music ever written and takes listeners on an epic journey from darkness to light. Expect to be...
10/12/12	Charlie Haden & Quartet West Schermerhorn Symphony Center Charlie Haden & Quartet West Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center October 12, 2012 Charlie Haden & Quartet West concert presented without orchestra Time magazine called him “one of the most restless, gifted, and intrepid players in all of jazz.” As a musician, bandleader, composer, producer and educator, Charlie Haden has made an indelible mark on American music. Having collaborated with such legends as Ornette Coleman, Keith Jarrett, Pat Metheny and John Coltrane over the course of his five-decade career, he brings his straight-ahead quartet...
10/25/12- 10/27/12	Michael W. Smith Schermerhorn Symphony Center Michael W. Smith Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center October 25-October 27, 2012 Nashville Symphony Michael W. Smith An inspiring night of music. Hitmaker Michael W. Smith knows his way around a tune, but his music has a passionate, cinematic sweep that has made him one of the world’s most beloved artists. When he joins the Nashville Symphony, he’ll perform some of his best-known pop songs, along with breathtaking selections from his recent orchestral album recorded with conductor David Hamilton.
10/27/12	The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series: Halloween in the Wild West Schermerhorn Symphony Center The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series: Halloween in the Wild West Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center October 27, 2012 Nashville Symphony Kelly Corcoran, conductor Howdy, pardners! Grab your cowboy boots as the Nashville Symphony jumps on the Pony Express to trick-or-treat in the wild, wild West, where just about ANYTHING can happen! This concert will feature some great American music, including John Williams and Aaron Copland, along with some good ol’ scary Halloween music like Night on Bald Mountain!
10/29/12	*Halloween Movie Night - Featuring Nosferatu* with organist Tom Trenney** Schermerhorn Symphony Center Halloween Movie Night - Featuring Nosferatu with organist Tom Trenney Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center October 29, 2012 Thrills and chills galore! Organ whiz Tom Trenney returns for this annual tradition at the Schermerhorn — a screening of a scary silent movie classic, accompanied by the seat-shaking sound of the Martin Foundation Concert Organ. This year, we’re featuring Murnau’s vampire thriller Nosferatu. Come in costume and get ready to hold on to your seat!
11/01/12- 11/03/12	The Power of Imagination Schermerhorn Symphony Center The Power of Imagination Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center November 1-November 3, 2012 Nashville Symphony Jun Markl, guest conductor Stefan Jackiw, violin Messiaen - Un Sourire (A Smile) Korngold - Violin Concerto in D major Berlioz - Symphonie Fantastique Few pieces unleash the power of the imagination more vividly than Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique, a work written under the spell of all-consuming romantic infatuation. This is music that conjures astonishing visions, and it sounds like nothing that came before it....
11/08/12- 11/10/12	Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies Schermerhorn Symphony Center Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center November 8-November 10, 2012 Nashville Symphony Albert-George Schram, conductor Prepare to be enchanted. This magical evening will feature music and movie clips from some of Disney’s best-known films, in a spectacular production that will bring out the kid in you! Relive some of the most memorable moments in the history of movies, including Mary Poppins, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King and much more!
11/15/12- 11/17/12	Fairy Tales and Fate Schermerhorn Symphony Center Fairy Tales and Fate Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center November 15-November 17, 2012 Nashville Symphony Albert-George Schram, conductor Prepare to be enchanted. This magical evening will feature music and movie clips from some of Disney’s best-known films, in a spectacular production that will bring out the kid in you! Relive some of the most memorable moments in the history of movies, including Mary Poppins, The LittNashville Symphony Hans Graf, guest conductor Ingrid Fliter, piano Ravel - Ma Mère l’Oye (Mother...
11/29/12- 12/01/12	All That Classical Jazz Schermerhorn Symphony Center All That Classical Jazz Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center November 29-December 1, 2012 Nashville Symphony Bramwell Tovey, guest conductor Terrence Wilson, piano Bramwell Tovey - Urban Runway Gershwin - Piano Concerto in F Walton - Symphony No. 1 in B-flat minor No one quite blended classical music and jazz the way George Gershwin did, and his Piano Concerto is an unmatched blend of symphonic form and syncopated swing. This piece shows off his uncanny knack for timing and his distinctively American sense of style, and the sensational...
12/02/12	Organ Recital Series featuring Thomas Murray Schermerhorn Symphony Center Organ Recital Series featuring Thomas Murray Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center December 2, 2012 The pipe organ was designed to capture the full range of sounds in an orchestra, and few organists understand that as well as Thomas Murray. University organist and professor of music at Yale University, he’s acclaimed for his interpretations of Romantic repertoire and his orchestral transcriptions. Murray’s awards and accolades include the American Guild of Organists’ International Artist of the Year and recognition as an honorary fellow of England’s Royal College of...
12/20/12- 12/22/12	Handel's Messiah Schermerhorn Symphony Center Handel's Messiah Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center December 20-December 22, 2012 Nashville Symphony Nashville Symphony Chorus Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor soloists to be announced The Nashville Symphony and Chorus ring in the holiday season with their annual performances of Handel’s inspiring oratorio Messiah. This Baroque-era masterpiece gives expression to universal thoughts and emotions through an astonishing range of music, with moments of tranquillity, darkness and exuberance — and there’s no better place to hear it...
12/22/12	The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series: A Spirit for the Holidays Schermerhorn Symphony Center The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series: A Spirit for the Holidays Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center December 22, 2012 Nashville Symphony Kelly Corcoran, conductor Magic Circle Mime Company Join the Nashville Symphony for a lively theatrical romp celebrating the holidays! Three mischievous holiday spirits have their own ideas of what a holiday concert should be. As two of the spirits squabble, the orchestra is caught in the middle. To the rescue comes the spirit of Music, leading the audience in a holiday sing-along. Featuring holiday favorites such as “Sleigh Ride” and music...
01/10/13- 01/12/13	SunTrust Classical Series: Lovers and Pranksters Schermerhorn Symphony Center SunTrust Classical Series: Lovers and Pranksters Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center January 10-January 12, 2013 Nashville Symphony Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Jennifer Koh, violin Richard Strauss - Don Juan Szymanowski - Violin Concerto No. 1 Mozart - Symphony No. 39 in E-flat major Richard Strauss - Till Eulenspiegel Lustige Streiche Two tone poems by Richard Strauss bookend this concert, beginning with the wild rush of violins that opens the passionate Don Juan. Brimming with feverish emotion, this tale of the legendary lover is followed by Polish...
01/17/13- 01/19/13	Bank of America Pops Series: Nashville Swings Schermerhorn Symphony Center Bank of America Pops Series: Nashville Swings Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center January 17-January 19, 2013 Nashville Symphony Albert-George Schram, conductor Soloists and vocalists to be announced “In the Mood” for a “Sentimental Journey”? Put on your dancing shoes and relive the heyday of the big band era when the orchestra teams up with some of Nashville’s finest jazz musicians for an evening of classic swing. We’ll pay tribute to the great legacy of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Woody Herman and many others!
01/25/13	Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour: featuring Dee Dee Bridgewater & Christian McBride Schermerhorn Symphony Center Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour: featuring Dee Dee Bridgewater & Christian McBride Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center January 25, 2013 Dee Dee Bridgewater, vocals Christian McBride, bass & bandleader Ambrose Akinmusire, trumpet Chris Potter, saxophone Benny Green, piano Lewis Nash, drums Stunning vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater joins bassist Christian McBride and his quintet for a tribute to the longest-running jazz festival in the world. Since its inception in 1958, the Monterey Jazz Festival has featured the music’s greatest legends, and this very special presentation will...
02/07/13- 02/09/13	SunTrust Classical Series: Harmonic Convergence Schermerhorn Symphony Center SunTrust Classical Series: Harmonic Convergence Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center February 7-February 9, 2013 Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Johannes Moser, cello Ives - The Unanswered Question Schoenberg - A Survivor from Warsaw Shostakovich - Cello Concerto No. 1 Adams - Harmonielehre John Adams’ riveting Harmonielehre combines the spare design of minimalism with the expressive, all-encompassing sound of late Romanticism to create music that, in the composer’s words, “touches you in the center of your soul.” The work’s title...
02/10/13	Organ Recital Series featuring Ken Cowan Schermerhorn Symphony Center Organ Recital Series featuring Ken Cowan Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center February 10, 2013 Praised for his dazzling artistry, impeccable technique and imaginative programming, Ken Cowan has developed a reputation as one of North America’s finest concert organists. Recently featured in a recording of works by Franz Liszt, he can be heard often on the American Public Media program Pipedreams.
02/16/13	The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series: Beethoven Lives Upstairs Schermerhorn Symphony Center The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series: Beethoven Lives Upstairs Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center February 16, 2013 The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series: Beethoven Lives Upstairs Nashville Symphony Kelly Corcoran, conductor Classical Kids Live A fantastic introduction to the music of Beethoven! Featuring the stage troupe Classical Kids Live, this production offers a unique look into the life of the great Viennese composer, as viewed through the eyes of a young boy named Christoph. As he hears some of the composer’s most beautiful music,...
02/21/13- 02/23/13	Bank of America Pops Series: The Chieftains Schermerhorn Symphony Center Bank of America Pops Series: The Chieftains Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center February 21-February 23, 2013 Bank of America Pops Series: The Chieftains Nashville Symphony Albert George Schram, conductor The world’s most famous Irish band are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. Still as vibrant and relevant today as they were five decades ago, The Chieftains use their sparkling, tradition-steeped musicianship to explore fresh new ideas, making the music their own with a style that is as exhilarating as it is definitive.
03/02/13	SunTrust Classical Series: Tchaikovsky Meets Techno Schermerhorn Symphony Center SunTrust Classical Series: Tchaikovsky Meets Techno Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 2, 2013 SunTrust Classical Series: Tchaikovsky Meets Techno Nashville Symphony Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Anne Akiko Meyers, violin Copland - El Salón México Mason Bates - Violin Concerto Nashville Symphony commission Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 5 Electrifying! Equally at home in the concert hall and the nightclub, Mason Bates has made a splash with his cutting-edge music, which incorporates the rhythms and textures of...
03/14/13- 03/16/13	SunTrust Classical Series: The Red Violin Schermerhorn Symphony Center SunTrust Classical Series: The Red Violin Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 14-March 16, 2013 SunTrust Classical Series: The Red Violin Nashville Symphony Leonard Slatkin, guest conductor Elina Vähälä, violin Chabrier - España Corigliano - Concerto for Violin and Orchestra “Red Violin” Elgar - Enigma Variations In his Red Violin Concerto, composer John Corigliano adapted his music for the hit film into a concert piece that captures all the passion and drama of his original score. With moments of...
03/23/13	The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma Schermerhorn Symphony Center The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 23, 2013 The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma Experience our world through the eyes and ears of the acclaimed Silk Road Ensemble. Taking inspiration from the historical Silk Road trading routes, cellist Yo-Yo Ma formed the group to bring together artists and audiences around the globe. Over the course of five albums, these performers have traveled across countries, continents and cultures, changing the way we think about music and the world around us.
03/28/13- 03/30/13	SunTrust Classical Series: Lord of 'The Ring' Schermerhorn Symphony Center SunTrust Classical Series: Lord of 'The Ring' Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 28-March 30, 2013 SunTrust Classical Series: Lord of 'The Ring' Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Louis Lortie, piano Ravel - Piano Concerto for the Left Hand in D major Wagner - The Ring Without Words ‘The Ring’ Without Words distills Wagner’s sprawling masterpiece into a spectacular symphonic journey through the composer’s mythical world of heroes and gods, dwarves and giants. Fusing the opera’s main musical ideas — including the classic...
04/04/13- 04/06/13	Bank of America Pops Series: Pink Martini Schermerhorn Symphony Center Bank of America Pops Series: Pink Martini Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center April 4-April 6, 2013 Nashville Symphony Albert-George Schram, conductor Pink Martini Take a rollicking around-the-world musical adventure with these eclectic musical travelers! Pink Martini return to the Schermerhorn, bringing their trademark mix of cabaret, jazz, classic Hollywood musicals and songs from every corner of the globe. No matter what they perform, expect beautiful music with beautiful melodies and an unbeatable sense of style! Photo by Autumn de Wilde
04/12/13	Wayne Shorter Quartet with the Nashville Symphony and Special Guest Esperanza Spalding Schermerhorn Symphony Center Wayne Shorter Quartet with the Nashville Symphony and Special Guest Esperanza Spalding Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center April 12, 2013 Wayne Shorter Quartet with the Nashville Symphony and special guest Esperanza Spalding Nashville Symphony Wayne Shorter Quartet Esperanza Spalding, bass A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the Nashville Symphony with the legendary saxophonist Wayne Shorter and rising star Esperanza Spalding. Together, they’ll perform a brand-new concerto by Shorter, a showcase for the phenomenally talented Spalding. A founding member of Weather Report and a...
04/13/13	The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series: Under The Sea Schermerhorn Symphony Center The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series: Under The Sea Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center April 13, 2013 Nashville Symphony Kelly Corcoran, conductor Keep a watch out for mermaids, creatures of the deep, pirates, sharks and shipwrecks as the Nashville Symphony travels under the sea! Expect lots of water music, including Debussy’s La Mer, Handel’s Water Music, The Little Mermaid, Pirates of the Caribbean and much more.
04/14/13	Organ Recital Series featuring Cameron Carpenter Schermerhorn Symphony Center Organ Recital Series featuring Cameron Carpenter Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center April 14, 2013 Hailed by Los Angeles Times as “one of the rare musicians who changes the game of his instrument,” Carpenter is also one amazing showman, with a passion and flair rarely witnessed on the concert hall stage. After his last memorable appearance at the Schermerhorn — which included everything from Bach to Patsy Cline — he returns for another program that will show off his incredible musicianship and his maverick sense of style.
04/18/13- 04/20/13	SunTrust Classical Series: Uncommon Folk Schermerhorn Symphony Center SunTrust Classical Series: Uncommon Folk Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center April 18-April 20, 2013 Nashville Symphony Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Daniil Trifonov, piano Licia Jaskunas, harp Kodály - Háry János: Suite Ginastera - Harp Concerto Mozart - Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-flat major “Jeunehomme” Carlos Chavez - Symphony No. 2 “Sinfonía india” Lawrence S. Levine Memorial Concert Take a musical trip around the world as the Nashville Symphony performs with folk...
05/02/13- 05/04/13	SunTrust Classical Series: Mysteries of Dark and Light Schermerhorn Symphony Center SunTrust Classical Series: Mysteries of Dark and Light Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center May 2-May 4, 2013 Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Nashville Symphony Chorus Jean Yves Thibaudet, piano Debussy - Nocturnes James MacMillan - Piano Concerto No. 3 “The Mysteries of Light” Brahms - Symphony No. 4 in E minor Debussy’s captivating Nocturnes is the musical equivalent of an impressionist painting, with orchestral colors conveying the sensation of twilight as clouds pass overhead. The women of the Nashville Symphony Chorus will lend their...
05/09/13- 05/11/13	SunTrust Classical Series: Mendelssohn's 'Elijah' Schermerhorn Symphony Center SunTrust Classical Series: Mendelssohn's 'Elijah' Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center May 9-May 11, 2013 Nashville Symphony Nicholas McGegan, guest conductor Nashville Symphony Chorus Mendelssohn - Elijah Conductor Nicholas McGegan returns to conduct the orchestra and chorus in Mendelssohn’s epic retelling of the Old Testament story of the prophet Elijah. Along with Handel’s Messiah, this piece is considered one of the greatest oratorios ever written, with music of sheer power and emotion. Biographer John Erskine put it best: Mendelssohn’s music...
05/23/13- 05/25/13	Bank of America Pops Series: Cirque Musica Schermerhorn Symphony Center Bank of America Pops Series: Cirque Musica Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center May 23-May 25, 2013 Nashville Symphony Albert George Schram, conductor Cirque Musica Take a journey to a faraway land of dazzling beauty, mystery and suspense! Cirque Musica blends the grace and thrills of the world’s greatest circus performers with stunning symphonic music — including pieces by Tchaikovsky, John Williams and a salute to The Beatles. You’ll be treated to a full sensory experience that will have you on the edge of your seat and in awe of the thrills and...
05/30/13- 06/01/13	SunTrust Classical Series: TITANS Schermerhorn Symphony Center SunTrust Classical Series: TITANS Presented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center May 30-June 1, 2013 Nashville Symphony Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Edgar Meyer, bass Joshua Bell, violin Mahler - Symphony No. 1: Blumine Edgar Meyer - Double Concerto for Violin and Double Bass Nashville Symphony commission Mahler - Symphony No. 1 in D major “Titan” Get ready to be blown away! We close our season with a BIG finish as we welcome two of the classical music world’s brightest stars — bassist Edgar Meyer...

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02/02/12- 02/04/12	Doc Severinsen Schermerhorn Symphony Center
01/31/12	3rd Annual Keep The Music Playing Schermerhorn Symphony Center
01/26/12- 01/28/12	Ohlsson Plays Chopin Schermerhorn Symphony Center
01/21/12	Kenny Rogers with the Nashville Symphony Schermerhorn Symphony Center
01/20/12	Branford Marsalis Schermerhorn Symphony Center
01/15/12	Let Freedom Sing! Schermerhorn Symphony Center
01/12/12- 01/14/12	Wicked Divas Schermerhorn Symphony Center
01/05/12- 01/07/12	Tianwa Yang Returns Schermerhorn Symphony Center
12/22/11	A Skaggs Family Christmas Schermerhorn Symphony Center
12/20/11	Asleep at the Wheel: Santa Loves to Boogie Schermerhorn Symphony Center
12/19/11	Joy – An Irish Christmas Schermerhorn Symphony Center
12/18/11	Holiday Pipes with Organist Isabelle Demers Schermerhorn Symphony Center
12/17/11	The Holiday Music Instrument Workshop Schermerhorn Symphony Center
12/15/11- 12/17/11	Handel's Messiah Schermerhorn Symphony Center
12/08/11	Home for the Holidays with LeAnn Rimes Schermerhorn Symphony Center
12/05/11	Christmas at Belmont Schermerhorn Symphony Center
12/01/11- 12/03/11	Brahms's First Schermerhorn Symphony Center
11/22/11	Kings of Salsa Schermerhorn Symphony Center
11/17/11- 11/19/11	Mahler's Fourth Schermerhorn Symphony Center
11/13/11	The Nashville Symphony presents Natalie Merchant Schermerhorn Symphony Center
11/10/11- 11/12/11	The Music of John Denver Schermerhorn Symphony Center
11/08/11	Drumline Live Schermerhorn Symphony Center
11/03/11- 11/05/11	Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto Schermerhorn Symphony Center
10/31/11	Halloween Movie Night - Featuring Phantom of the Opera with organist Tom Trenney Schermerhorn Symphony Center
10/29/11	The Composer Is Dead Schermerhorn Symphony Center
10/28/11	2011 ICM Awards Schermerhorn Symphony Center
10/20/11- 10/22/11	Christopher Cross Schermerhorn Symphony Center
10/16/11	“Music with a Mission” hosted by Restless Heart and Friends, in concert with the Nashville Symphony Schermerhorn Symphony Center
10/14/11	Nashville Symphony presents Sonny Rollins Schermerhorn Symphony Center
10/06/11- 10/08/11	Ax Plays Beethoven Schermerhorn Symphony Center
10/01/11	Regions FREE Day of Music Schermerhorn Symphony Center
09/30/11	Larry Carlton Schermerhorn Symphony Center
09/22/11- 09/24/11	Béla Fleck’s Banjo Concerto Schermerhorn Symphony Center
09/15/11- 09/17/11	Wynonna Schermerhorn Symphony Center
09/09/11	Season Opening Celebration with Yo-Yo Ma Schermerhorn Symphony Center
09/09/11	Nashville Symphony presents Yo-Yo Ma Schermerhorn Symphony Center
08/22/11	Return to Forever IV with Zappa Plays Zappa Schermerhorn Symphony Center
07/08/11- 07/09/11	Summer Festival: Tour-de-Force for Cello Schermerhorn Symphony Center
06/24/11- 06/25/11	Summer Festival: Trombone Festival Schermerhorn Symphony Center
06/17/11- 06/18/11	Summer Festival: Spanish Nights Schermerhorn Symphony Center
06/07/11	Idina Menzel with Nashville Symphony Schermerhorn Symphony Center
06/02/11- 06/04/11	Giancarlo Conducts Mahler's Second Schermerhorn Symphony Center
05/26/11- 05/28/11	Lorrie Morgan Schermerhorn Symphony Center
05/22/11	Nashville in Harmony performs at Regions Free Day of Music Schermerhorn Symphony Center
05/22/11	Regions FREE Day of Music Schermerhorn Symphony Center
05/19/11	6th Annual Side-by-Side Concert Schermerhorn Symphony Center
05/15/11	Cameron Carpenter Schermerhorn Symphony Center
05/12/11- 05/14/11	Olga Kern Returns Schermerhorn Symphony Center
05/07/11	Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! Schermerhorn Symphony Center
05/05/11- 05/07/11	Michael Cavanaugh Sings the Music of Billy Joel Schermerhorn Symphony Center
05/02/11	Voices Rising: One Year Anniversary of the Historic May Flood (Location Moved) Schermerhorn Symphony Center
05/01/11	The Nashville Choir Presents: A Lifetime Tribute to the Music of Bill & Gloria Gaither Schermerhorn Symphony Center
04/26/11	Nashville Symphony Spring Fashion Show: Marchesa Schermerhorn Symphony Center
04/21/11- 04/23/11	Dvorak's Eighth Schermerhorn Symphony Center
04/15/11	Show Hope’s 2nd Annual Spring Celebration presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella Schermerhorn Symphony Center
04/14/11	Guitar Orchestra of Barcelona Schermerhorn Symphony Center
04/12/11	VSA Arts Tennessee 10th Anniversary Celebration Schermerhorn Symphony Center
04/07/11- 04/09/11	Rachmaninoff & Bruckner Schermerhorn Symphony Center
03/31/11- 04/02/11	The Sound of Philadelphia Schermerhorn Symphony Center
03/24/11- 03/26/11	Prokofiev's Fifth Schermerhorn Symphony Center
03/18/11	Al Di Meola Schermerhorn Symphony Center
03/14/11	Ladysmith Black Mambazo set to perform at Schermerhorn Symphony Center Schermerhorn Symphony Center
03/10/11- 03/12/11	Slatkin Conducts Glass Schermerhorn Symphony Center
03/07/11	Camerata Ireland Schermerhorn Symphony Center
03/06/11	Voices of Spring Schermerhorn Symphony Center
03/05/11	2011 Ballet Ball Late Party at Schermerhorn Symphony Center Schermerhorn Symphony Center
02/26/11	The Listener Schermerhorn Symphony Center
02/24/11- 02/26/11	Broadway Rocks! Schermerhorn Symphony Center
02/17/11- 02/19/11	Holst's The Planets Schermerhorn Symphony Center
02/11/11- 02/12/11	Valentine's with Gladys Knight Schermerhorn Symphony Center
02/05/11	2011 Heart Gala Schermerhorn Symphony Center
02/04/11	Kurt Elling Schermerhorn Symphony Center
01/20/11- 01/22/11	Sibelius' Violin Concerto Schermerhorn Symphony Center
01/16/11	Nashville Symphony presents "Let Freedom Sing!" A Musical Tribute to Martin Luther Jr. Schermerhorn Symphony Center
01/13/11- 01/15/11	Peter Cetera Schermerhorn Symphony Center
01/06/11- 01/08/11	Mozart & Beethoven Schermerhorn Symphony Center
12/31/10	Schermerhorn Symphony Center Grand Re-Opening with Itzhak Perlman Schermerhorn Symphony Center
06/13/10	Sports Zone - Sunday Schermerhorn Symphony Center
06/12/10	Sports Zone - Saturday Schermerhorn Symphony Center
06/11/10	Sports Zone - Friday Schermerhorn Symphony Center
06/10/10	Sports Zone - Thursday Schermerhorn Symphony Center
05/30/10	Voices of Spring (CANCELED) Schermerhorn Symphony Center
05/09/10	Community Hymn Sing (CANCELED) Schermerhorn Symphony Center
05/05/10	ALIAS Chamber Ensemble OnStage at the Schermerhorn (CANCELED) Schermerhorn Symphony Center
04/29/10- 05/01/10	Chopin & Mahler Schermerhorn Symphony Center
04/25/10	Special Organ Showcase with David Higgs Schermerhorn Symphony Center
04/24/10	Seton Celebration Schermerhorn Symphony Center
04/20/10	Nashville Symphony Spring Fashion Show: Isaac Mizrahi and Little Big Town Schermerhorn Symphony Center
04/17/10	Scheherazade Schermerhorn Symphony Center
04/15/10- 04/17/10	Cherryholmes Schermerhorn Symphony Center
04/09/10	Stanley Clarke Schermerhorn Symphony Center
04/09/10	Adams & Reese Jazz Series Schermerhorn Symphony Center
04/01/10- 04/03/10	Thibaudet Returns Schermerhorn Symphony Center
03/26/10	Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Schermerhorn Symphony Center
03/18/10- 03/20/10	Brahms and 'Big Sur' Schermerhorn Symphony Center
03/12/10	Special Event Lunchtime Organ Recital with Andrew Risinger Schermerhorn Symphony Center
03/11/10- 03/13/10	That's Amore! Schermerhorn Symphony Center
03/04/10- 03/06/10	Bach's Masterpiece Schermerhorn Symphony Center
02/25/10- 02/27/10	Sir Neville Marriner Schermerhorn Symphony Center
02/20/10	Peter and the Wolf Schermerhorn Symphony Center

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