Mendelssohn’s ElijahOctober 27 & 28, 2017Sebastian Lang-Lessing, conductor Kang Wang, tenor Steven LaBrie, baritone Symphony Mastersingers | John Silantien, director Mendelssohn: Elijah

BoleroNovember 17, 18 & 19, 2017Sebastian Lang-Lessing, conductor Liszt: Mephisto Waltz No. 1 R. Strauss: Don JuanWagner: Tannhäuser Overture and Bacchanale Ravel: Bolero

Tricentennial CelebrationJanuary 5 & 6, 2018Sebastian Lang-Lessing, conductor Ana María Martínez, soprano Falla: El amor brujo Falla: Siete canciones populares españolasAlbéniz/Frühbeck de Burgos: Suite españolaSelected zarzuela arias

Bernstein & BrahmsFebruary 23 & 24, 2018Sebastian Lang-Lessing, conductor Philip Edward Fisher, piano Bernstein: Three Dance Episodes from On the Town John Corigliano: Piano ConcertoBrahms: Symphony No. 4

Vivaldi: The Four SeasonsMarch 23, 24 & 25, 2018 Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, violin and leader Vivaldi: The Four SeasonsRodion Shchedrin: Carmen Suite

Moser Performs ElgarApril 13 & 14, 2018 Sebastian Lang-Lessing, conductor Johannes Moser, cello Wagner: Prelude to Act III of Lohengrin Elgar: Cello ConcertoBruckner: Symphony No. 4, “Romantic”

Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1November 10 & 11, 2017Brett Mitchell, conductor Scott Cuellar, piano Alberto Colla: Ode by the Earth Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 Copland: Third Symphony

Beethoven’s EroicaJanuary 12, 13 & 14, 2018Sebastian Lang-Lessing, conductor Ellington: The Three Black KingsJoseph Schwantner: New Morning for the WorldBeethoven: Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”

Elgar: Enigma VariationsFebruary 2 & 3, 2018Sebastian Lang-Lessing, conductorBonnie Terry, violin Vaughan Williams: Overture to The Wasps Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending Delius: Irmelin Prelude Walton: Crown Imperial MarchElgar: Enigma Variations Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4

Dvořák’s 8th March 9 & 10, 2018 Akiko Fujimoto, conductor Kenneth Freudigman, cello Bloch: Schelomo: Rhapsodie hébraïque Dvořák: Symphony No. 8

Rachmaninoff’s 3rd SymphonyApril 6 & 7, 2018Jeffrey Kahane, conductor Eric Gratz, violin Barber: First Essay Bernstein: SerenadeRachmaninoff: Symphony No. 3

Tchaikovsky, Mozart & More!June 1, 2 & 3, 2018 Sebastian Lang-Lessing, conductor Olga Kern & Vladislav Kern, piano Tchaikovsky: Mozartiana Mozart: Concerto for Two PianosProkofiev: Piano Concerto No. 1 Tchaikovsky: Francesca da Rimini

Kern Performs RachmaninoffSeptember 22 & 23, 2017Sebastian Lang-Lessing, conductor Olga Kern, piano Debussy: Prélude à “L’Après-midi d’un faune” Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique

Part of the Applause Series

Hadelich Plays TchaikovskyOctober 20 & 21, 2017Sebastian Lang-Lessing, conductor Augustin Hadelich, violin Kabalevsky: Overture to Colas Breugnon Tchaikovsky: Violin ConcertoShostakovich: Symphony No. 12, “The Year 1917”

Part of the Ovation Series

APPLAUSE SERIES OVATION SERIES

INTRODUCING YOUR 2017 / 2018 CLASSICS SEASON

Friday and Saturday performances are at 8:00 pm. Sunday performances are at 2:00 pm.*Programs and artists subject to change.

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1.1 Centennial LogoHorizontal and Vertical Lockup

SymbolThe Symbol is a combination of a bold red “B”—representing Bernstein’s name—and a specially drawn G-clef. The symbol creates a close association between the Bernstein name and the field of music.

Wordmark The wordmark for the centennial logo comprises his name and the phrase “at 100.” After the centennial, the phrase will change to “office” (see page 1.2).

Centennial LogoThe centennial logo is the combination of the symbol and wordmark with the phrase “at 100.” It should be presented only in the approved horizontal or vertical lockup as shown at right.

Note: Always use the original and approved art. Do not redraw, alter, or recreate the logo in any way.

XXX was created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Leonard Bernstein’s birth.

1.1 Centennial LogoHorizontal and Vertical Lockup

SymbolThe Symbol is a combination of a bold red “B”—representing Bernstein’s name—and a specially drawn G-clef. The symbol creates a close association between the Bernstein name and the field of music.

Wordmark The wordmark for the centennial logo comprises his name and the phrase “at 100.” After the centennial, the phrase will change to “office” (see page 1.2).

Centennial LogoThe centennial logo is the combination of the symbol and wordmark with the phrase “at 100.” It should be presented only in the approved horizontal or vertical lockup as shown at right.

Note: Always use the original and approved art. Do not redraw, alter, or recreate the logo in any way.

XXX was created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Leonard Bernstein’s birth.

Fiesta PopsApril 20, 21 & 22, 2018Akiko Fujimoto, conductor Sebastien de la Cruz, vocalist Campanas de América Guadalupe Dance Company

Classical Mystery TourJanuary 19 & 20, 2018Akiko Fujimoto, conductor Experience the look and sound of The Beatles as Classical Mystery Tour and the San Antonio Symphony recreate the Fab Four’s timeless music!

A Tribute to Ella FitzgeraldMarch 16 & 17, 2018Akiko Fujimoto, conductor Harolyn Blackwell, vocalist Aisha de Haas, vocalist Capathia Jenkins, vocalist A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald honors “The First Lady of Song.” The program features many of her greatest hits from the Great American Songbook and stars three amazing singers.

SUNDAY SERIES

Patriotic PopsMay 25, 26 & 27, 2018Michael Krajewski, conductor

Join the celebration of National Military Appreciation Month as the San Antonio Symphony pays tribute to all members of the military in concerts honoring America and those who defend our freedom.

Rodgers and Hammerstein CelebrationJune 8, 9 & 10, 2018Akiko Fujimoto, conductor William Michals, vocalist

Celebrate the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein! This wonderful program includes show-stopping Broadway tunes such as Climb Every Mountain, Oklahoma, Some Enchanted Evening, All the Things You Are, and many more.

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Sunday Series concerts are great for the young and young-at-heart! These special matinee performances are held at 2:00 pm on select Sundays throughout the Classics and Pops series. Sunday Series performances give patrons an additional opportunity to see and hear the San Antonio Symphony at a time that is convenient for their busy lifestyles.

Icon denotes Sunday performances.

Sunday PerformancesClassics Series Pops Series

An Evening with Emanuel Ax September 16, 2017 - Gala ConcertSebastian Lang-Lessing, conductor

Emanuel Ax, piano

Beethoven: Egmont Overture

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor” Beethoven: Symphony No. 5

INTRODUCING YOUR 2017 / 2018 POPS SEASON H-E-B POPS SERIES

Holiday PopsDecember 15, 16 & 17, 2017 Akiko Fujimoto, conductor Children’s Chorus of San Antonio Joseph Causby, interim associate director Trinity University Handbell Ensemble | Diane Persellin, director

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Bolero Beethoven’s Eroica Vivaldi: The Four Seasons Tchaikovsky, Mozart & More!

Holiday Pops Fiesta Pops Patriotic Pops Rodgers and Hammerstein Celebration

Emanuel Ax piano

Sebastian Lang-Lessing conductor

*Pops Series subscriptions and renewals available April 2017.