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American Beauty (Celebrating America 250)
Jan
17
7:30 PM19:30
Fort Wayne Philharmonic

American Beauty (Celebrating America 250)

JOAN TOWER — Tambor

GEORGE S. CLINTON — The Rose of Sonora
               Holly Mulcahy, violin

GROFÉ — Grand Canyon Suite

Andrew Constantine, conductor
Holly Mulcahy, violin

Join us for the first of five concerts programmed to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with music by American composers. Joan Tower highlights percussion instruments in Tambor, a one-movement work in which the entire orchestra takes on percussive characteristics. Next, George S. Clinton’s The Rose of Sonora is a violin concerto inspired by and simulating an old Western with movements acting as scenes. The piece was originally written for soloist Holly Mulcahy, who portrayed an outlaw in music helping to make the work more relatable for today’s audiences. Clinton’s experience as a film composer helps bring his music to life. Last, but surely not least, the finale of the evening is the familiar Grand Canyon Suite by Ferde Grofe, a tribute to the incredible natural beauty of America.

Holly Mulcahy, violin

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American Dreams (Celebrating America 250)
Feb
7
7:30 PM19:30
Fort Wayne Philharmonic

American Dreams (Celebrating America 250)

PETER BOYER — Ellis Island: The Dream of America

BERNSTEIN — Symphony No.2, (the Age of Anxiety)

Andrew Constantine, conductor
Joyce Yang, piano

The second celebration in our America 250 series begins with Peter Boyer’s ELLIS ISLAND: The Dream of America. This work was released in 2002 and tells the story of the immigrant experience of searching for new life in the New World. Leonard Bernstein’s non-traditional Symphony No. 2, The Age of Anxiety, inspired by Auden’s Pulitzer Prize-winning poetry, brings the evening to a jazzy close.

Joyce Yang, piano

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We the People (Celebrating America 250)
Feb
28
7:30 PM19:30
Fort Wayne Philharmonic

We the People (Celebrating America 250)

BLOCH — Schelomo; Hebraic Rhapsody

DAUGHERTY — Metropolis Symphony

The third concert in our America 250 series opens with Ernest Bloch’s Schelomo: Hebraic Rhapsody. This biblically-inspired work will feature our own Principal Cello Andre Gaskins portraying the voice of King Solomon. A piece for all the people, the evening’s finale will be the Metropolis Symphony by Michael Daugherty, a five-movement work inspired by Superman comics.

Andre Gaskins, cello

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Patriotic Sounds (Celebrating America 250)
Mar
21
7:30 PM19:30
Fort Wayne Philharmonic

Patriotic Sounds (Celebrating America 250)

LILI BOULANGER - D’un matin de printemps (Of a Spring Morning)

EDGAR MEYER - Violin Concerto

DEBUSSY - Rondes de printemps

RAVEL - Piano Trio (orchestrated Yan Pascal Tortelier)

Andrew Constantine, conductor
Eric Silberger, violin

The evening begins with Lili Boulanger, the first female to win the Prix de Rome Composition prize, followed by American Bassist, Composer, and 7-time Grammy Award-winner, Edgar Meyer, whose Violin Concerto features Eric Silberger on violin. Add Debussy, sometimes seen as the first Impressionist composer and you already have quite the night! Follow it all up with Frenchman Maurice Ravel’s Piano Trio, expanded from its original three-instrument arrangement to a full orchestral work by fellow countryman Yan Pascal Tortelier. Ravel brought the innovative Trio to a hurried completion so he could enlist in the French Army at the onset of World War I. His inspiration was drawn from a wide variety of sources, from his Basque dance heritage to Malaysian poetry.

Eric Silberger, violin

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Pilgrimage of the Soul (Celebrating America 250)
Apr
11
7:30 PM19:30
Fort Wayne Philharmonic

Pilgrimage of the Soul (Celebrating America 250)

SCHWANTNER - Percussion Concerto No. 1

ELGAR - Symphony No.2.

Andrew Constantine, conductor
Lisa Pegher – percussion

The final concert in our America 250 series begins with music of Joseph Schwantner. One of the leading American composers writing today, his Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra was commissioned for the 150th season of the New York Philharmonic and has become one of the most performed works of the past several decades. “The passionate pilgrimage of the soul” is how Sir Edward Elgar referred to his Symphony No. 2, the monumental work which concludes this evening.

Lisa Pegher, percussion

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Bach in the Barn
Apr
30
7:30 PM19:30
Fort Wayne Philharmonic

Bach in the Barn

Andrew Constantine, Conductor

Experience this unique fan-favorite event! Bach in the Barn is an intimate listening experience in a timeless countryside setting surrounded by picturesque landscape. Candlelit tables and wine paired with desserts offer an unparalleled opportunity to experience the beauty of classical chamber music in a setting that feels both historic and refreshing.

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Bach in the Barn
May
1
7:30 PM19:30
Fort Wayne Philharmonic

Bach in the Barn

Andrew Constantine, Conductor

Experience this unique fan-favorite event! Bach in the Barn is an intimate listening experience in a timeless countryside setting surrounded by picturesque landscape. Candlelit tables and wine paired with desserts offer an unparalleled opportunity to experience the beauty of classical chamber music in a setting that feels both historic and refreshing.

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Bach in the Barn
May
2
7:30 PM19:30
Fort Wayne Philharmonic

Bach in the Barn

Andrew Constantine, Conductor

Experience this unique fan-favorite event! Bach in the Barn is an intimate listening experience in a timeless countryside setting surrounded by picturesque landscape. Candlelit tables and wine paired with desserts offer an unparalleled opportunity to experience the beauty of classical chamber music in a setting that feels both historic and refreshing.

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Closing Night: Big Beethoven and the FW Philharmonic Chorus's 50th Anniversary Celebration
May
16
7:30 PM19:30
Fort Wayne Philharmonic

Closing Night: Big Beethoven and the FW Philharmonic Chorus's 50th Anniversary Celebration

BEETHOVEN - Piano Concerto No. 5, Emperor

BEETHOVEN - Symphony No.9, Op. 125 in D minor

Andrew Constantine, conductor
Jon Kimura Parker, piano
Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus, Benjamin Rivera, Director

Bethoven composed his fifth and final piano concerto, “The Emperor”, while feeling the effects of Napoleon’s war in Vienna. He wrote to his publisher that in order to save what little hearing he had left, he would go to his brother’s cellar and cover his ears with pillows. The heroic style and military symbolism which inspired “The Emperor” will be ably displayed by virtuoso piano soloist Jon Kimura Parker. Regarded by many critics and musicologists as one of the supreme masterpieces of all music, Beethoven’s final complete symphony, “The Ninth”, was the first such work to include a chorus and vocal soloists. By then, his deafness was so complete that after conducting the symphony’s premiere he couldn’t even hear the audience go wild, and had to be turned around to witness their standing ovation. This season’s grand finale also commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus. This concert is not one to be missed!

Jon Kimura Parker, piano

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Mar
26
7:30 PM19:30
Fort Wayne Philharmonic

International Conductors' Workshop

The 2025 Fort Wayne Philharmonic - International Conductors Guild International Conductor Workshop will take place March 21-26, 2025 in Fort Wayne, IN.

Closing event concert, Wednesday, March 26th.

Mozart Symphony No. 39, K. 543, E-flat major

Brahms - Symphony No. 2, op. 73, D major

Ilya Alexandrovich Musin

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Lucille Chung plays Clara Schumann
Feb
8
7:30 PM19:30
Fort Wayne Philharmonic

Lucille Chung plays Clara Schumann

Patrick O'Malley's Obliviana sets the stage with its modern allure, seamlessly merging innovative sounds with a timeless orchestral backdrop. Renowned pianist Lucille Chung takes center stage for Clara Schumann's evocative Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 7, a work of compelling expression and virtuosic brilliance. The evening continues to unfold with Ottorino Respighi's Fontane di Roma(Fountains of Rome), a sonic journey that vividly captures the splendor of the Eternal City. Concluding the performance is Rimsky-Korsakov's Capriccio Espagnol, Op. 34, a charming showcase of Spanish-inspired motifs, transporting the audience with its vibrant rhythms and orchestral brilliance. 

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THE ROMANCE OF BRAHMS: PART 2
Jan
31
7:30 PM19:30
Fort Wayne Philharmonic

THE ROMANCE OF BRAHMS: PART 2

Step into the enchanting conclusion of our two-part series, "The Romance of Brahms." In this extraordinary evening with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, we invite you to immerse yourself in Johannes Brahms' Symphony No. 3 and Symphony No. 4, the crowning jewels of his symphonic compositions. Symphony No. 3 unfolds with a captivating blend of passion and grace, revealing Brahms at the height of his melodic prowess. The grandeur continues with Symphony No. 4, a Romantic masterpiece that showcases Brahms' compositional mastery and emotional depth. 

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Holiday Pops
Dec
17
2:00 PM14:00
Fort Wayne Philharmonic

Holiday Pops

Andrew Constantine, Conductor
Dee Daniels, vocals
Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra
Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus, Benjamin Rivera, director
Fort Wayne Dance Collective

Program:
TRADITIONAL (Jackfert) —I Saw Three Ships
MENDELSSOHN/WESLEY (Tyzik) — Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
TRADITIONAL/WADE (Tyzik) — O Come All Ye Faithful
TRADITIONAL (Dragon) — The Twelve Days of Christmas
LAURIDSEN (Dackow) — O Magnum Mysterium
HOPKINS (Tyzik) — We Three Kings
SILVESTRI AND BALLARD — Suite from Polar Express
WILLIAMS — Somewhere in my Memory from Home Alone
COOTS/GILLESPIE/JAVITS/SPRINGER — Santa Tap
ADAM (Parenteau) — O Holy Night
COLERIDGE-TAYLOR — Christmas Overture
TRADITIONAL (Tyzik) — God Rest Ye Merry, Gentleman
GRUBER/MOHR (Tyzik) — Silent Night
MANN — LIGHTSONGS - A Chanukah Medley
SMITH/RAYE (Max Huff) — Jing-a-Ling, Jing-a-Ling
HAYES — Blue Christmas
HANDEL — Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah
TRADITIONAL (Norris) — Christmas Pops Sing-Along
WILLIAMS — Merry Christmas from Home Alone
ANDERSON — Sleigh Ride


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Holiday Pops
Dec
16
7:30 PM19:30
Fort Wayne Philharmonic

Holiday Pops

Andrew Constantine, Conductor
Dee Daniels, vocals
Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra
Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus, Benjamin Rivera, director
Fort Wayne Dance Collective

Program:
TRADITIONAL (Jackfert) —I Saw Three Ships
MENDELSSOHN/WESLEY (Tyzik) — Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
TRADITIONAL/WADE (Tyzik) — O Come All Ye Faithful
TRADITIONAL (Dragon) — The Twelve Days of Christmas
LAURIDSEN (Dackow) — O Magnum Mysterium
HOPKINS (Tyzik) — We Three Kings
SILVESTRI AND BALLARD — Suite from Polar Express
WILLIAMS — Somewhere in my Memory from Home Alone
COOTS/GILLESPIE/JAVITS/SPRINGER — Santa Tap
ADAM (Parenteau) — O Holy Night
COLERIDGE-TAYLOR — Christmas Overture
TRADITIONAL (Tyzik) — God Rest Ye Merry, Gentleman
GRUBER/MOHR (Tyzik) — Silent Night
MANN — LIGHTSONGS - A Chanukah Medley
SMITH/RAYE (Max Huff) — Jing-a-Ling, Jing-a-Ling
HAYES — Blue Christmas
HANDEL — Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah
TRADITIONAL (Norris) — Christmas Pops Sing-Along
WILLIAMS — Merry Christmas from Home Alone
ANDERSON — Sleigh Ride


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Holiday Pops
Dec
15
7:30 PM19:30
Fort Wayne Philharmonic

Holiday Pops

Andrew Constantine, Conductor
Dee Daniels, vocals
Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra
Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus, Benjamin Rivera, director
Fort Wayne Dance Collective

Program:
TRADITIONAL (Jackfert) —I Saw Three Ships
MENDELSSOHN/WESLEY (Tyzik) — Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
TRADITIONAL/WADE (Tyzik) — O Come All Ye Faithful
TRADITIONAL (Dragon) — The Twelve Days of Christmas
LAURIDSEN (Dackow) — O Magnum Mysterium
HOPKINS (Tyzik) — We Three Kings
SILVESTRI AND BALLARD — Suite from Polar Express
WILLIAMS — Somewhere in my Memory from Home Alone
COOTS/GILLESPIE/JAVITS/SPRINGER — Santa Tap
ADAM (Parenteau) — O Holy Night
COLERIDGE-TAYLOR — Christmas Overture
TRADITIONAL (Tyzik) — God Rest Ye Merry, Gentleman
GRUBER/MOHR (Tyzik) — Silent Night
MANN — LIGHTSONGS - A Chanukah Medley
SMITH/RAYE (Max Huff) — Jing-a-Ling, Jing-a-Ling
HAYES — Blue Christmas
HANDEL — Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah
TRADITIONAL (Norris) — Christmas Pops Sing-Along
WILLIAMS — Merry Christmas from Home Alone
ANDERSON — Sleigh Ride


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Holiday Pops
Dec
14
7:30 PM19:30
Fort Wayne Philharmonic

Holiday Pops

Andrew Constantine, Conductor
Dee Daniels, vocals
Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra
Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus, Benjamin Rivera, director
Fort Wayne Dance Collective

Program:
TRADITIONAL (Jackfert) —I Saw Three Ships
MENDELSSOHN/WESLEY (Tyzik) — Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
TRADITIONAL/WADE (Tyzik) — O Come All Ye Faithful
TRADITIONAL (Dragon) — The Twelve Days of Christmas
LAURIDSEN (Dackow) — O Magnum Mysterium
HOPKINS (Tyzik) — We Three Kings
SILVESTRI AND BALLARD — Suite from Polar Express
WILLIAMS — Somewhere in my Memory from Home Alone
COOTS/GILLESPIE/JAVITS/SPRINGER — Santa Tap
ADAM (Parenteau) — O Holy Night
COLERIDGE-TAYLOR — Christmas Overture
TRADITIONAL (Tyzik) — God Rest Ye Merry, Gentleman
GRUBER/MOHR (Tyzik) — Silent Night
MANN — LIGHTSONGS - A Chanukah Medley
SMITH/RAYE (Max Huff) — Jing-a-Ling, Jing-a-Ling
HAYES — Blue Christmas
HANDEL — Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah
TRADITIONAL (Norris) — Christmas Pops Sing-Along
WILLIAMS — Merry Christmas from Home Alone
ANDERSON — Sleigh Ride


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Pops - Constantine Conducts Classic Broadway
May
6
7:30 PM19:30
Fort Wayne Philharmonic

Pops - Constantine Conducts Classic Broadway

Andrew Constantine, conductor
Lisa Vroman, vocals
Doug LaBrecque, vocals
Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra

Program:
Music Director Andrew Constantine concludes the Pops season with an extraordinary evening revisiting classic songs from Broadway’s Golden Age and beyond. The most popular tunes from Porter, Gershwin, Berlin, Hamlisch, Lloyd Webber and more are sung by Phantom of the Opera stars Lisa Vroman and Doug LaBrecque. With unforgettable melodies and beautiful lyrics, their incredible vocal talents make this an elegant evening of beloved songs you will always remember.



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Pops - Ann Hampton Callaway Sings The Streisand Songbook
Feb
4
7:30 PM19:30
Fort Wayne Philharmonic

Pops - Ann Hampton Callaway Sings The Streisand Songbook

Andrew Constantine, conductor
Anne Hampton Callaway, vocals
Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra

Program:
Platinum award-winning singer-songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway sings timeless classics from five decades of Barbra Streisand’s multi-faceted career. The Tony-nominated actress puts her own unique pop/jazz spin on unforgettable songs from Barbra’s Broadway years to her film and pop album works. Enjoy a concert celebrating the extraordinary career of Barbra Streisand with incredible songs such as Marvin Hamlisch’s “The Way We Were,” “People,” “Don’t Rain on My Parade” and more.



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