Austin Symphony Orchestra to Open Season With BRAHMS & THE NORDIC MASTERPIECE
Conductor Peter Bay begins his final season leading the orchestra at The Long Center's Dell Hall.
The Austin Symphony Orchestra will open its 2026-2027 season with BRAHMS & THE NORDIC MASTERPIECE, featuring violinist Geneva Lewis. The performances mark the beginning of conductor Peter Bay's final season with the Austin Symphony Orchestra.
The program includes Geneva Lewis performing Brahms' Violin Concerto, along with Sibelius' Fifth Symphony. Performances take place Friday, September 11 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 13 at 2:00 p.m. at The Long Center's Dell Hall.
Tickets are available at https://my.austinsymphony.org/overview/1225.
Event Details
Friday, September 11 at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 13 at 2:00 p.m.
The Long Center's Dell Hall
Geneva Lewis, violin
Peter Bay, conductor
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A special Halloween event featuring Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf will take place Sunday, October 18, with pre-concert activities and costumes encouraged. Tickets are available at https://my.austinsymphony.org/1238/1274.
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