Los Angeles Philharmonic Joe Hisaishi, conductor Mai Fujisawa, vocalist Ariadne Greif, soprano California State University, Fullerton University Singers

Los Angeles Philharmonic Joe Hisaishi, conductor Mai Fujisawa, vocalist Ariadne Greif, soprano California State University, Fullerton University Singers

Los Angeles Philharmonic Joe Hisaishi, conductor Mai Fujisawa, vocalist Ariadne Greif, soprano California State University, Fullerton University Singers

Tonight's symphonic program highlights his enduring legacy. Festival alumna Michelle Di Russo, recipient of the 2022 Joel Revzen Conducting Prize, leads the winners of the 2026 Luciano Pavarotti International Voice Competition – presenting a new generation of artists shaped by the standards he set.

Michelle Di Russo, Music Director Free Independence Day concert at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park in Wilmington

Michelle Di Russo, conductor and faculty at the festival PUCCINI, Suor Angelica

Michelle Di Russo, guest conductor Ricardo Morales, clarinet SMITH, f(x)=sin2x-1/x MOZART, Clarinet concerto, Ricardo Morales, Clarinet MAHLER, Blumine BRAHMS, Symphony No. 2

Elim Chan, Conductor NORIKO KOIDE, Swaddling Silk and Gossamer Rain (New York Premiere) PROKOFIEV, Cinderella Suite

Elim Chan, Conductor NORIKO KOIDE, Swaddling Silk and Gossamer Rain (New York Premiere) PROKOFIEV, Cinderella Suite

Elim Chan, Conductor NORIKO KOIDE, Swaddling Silk and Gossamer Rain (New York Premiere) PROKOFIEV, Cinderella Suite

Michelle Di Russo, music director Explorer concerts offered to our fourth graders in Wilmington and Dover.

Michelle Di Russo, Music Director SIMON, Four Black American Dances GERSHWIN, Piano Concerto in F Peter Dugan, piano STRAVINKSY, The Firebird: Suite (1919)

Michelle Di Russo, Music Director SIMON, Four Black American Dances GERSHWIN, Piano Concerto in F Peter Dugan, piano STRAVINKSY, The Firebird: Suite (1919)

Conductor, Kwamé Ryan Soprano, Golda Schultz Ensemble, Yarn/Wire IVES, The Unanswered Question LEWIS, “…ohne festen Wohnsitz” FLOYD, The Trees on the Mountain, from Susannah STRAVINSKY, No Word from Tom, from The Rake’s Progress BARBER, Knoxville: Summer of 1915 BARBER, Second Essay for Orchestra

Conductor, Kwamé Ryan Soprano, Golda Schultz Ensemble, Yarn/Wire IVES, The Unanswered Question LEWIS, “…ohne festen Wohnsitz” FLOYD, The Trees on the Mountain, from Susannah STRAVINSKY, No Word from Tom, from The Rake’s Progress BARBER, Knoxville: Summer of 1915 BARBER, Second Essay for Orchestra

Conductor, Kwamé Ryan Soprano, Golda Schultz Ensemble, Yarn/Wire IVES, The Unanswered Question LEWIS, “…ohne festen Wohnsitz” FLOYD, The Trees on the Mountain, from Susannah STRAVINSKY, No Word from Tom, from The Rake’s Progress BARBER, Knoxville: Summer of 1915 BARBER, Second Essay for Orchestra

Michelle Di Russo, Music Director Featuring music from sci-fi favorites including Star Trek, Star Wars, Doctor Who & The X-Files

Michelle Di Russo, conductor Inon Barnatan, piano TARKIAINEN, The Ring of Fire and Love GRIEG, Piano Concerto SHOSTAKOVICH, Symphony No. 1