NASHVILLE SYMPHONY 2025/26 SEASON
Sound Nashville Symphony concert and audience photos by Kurt Heinecke.
Step inside the sound and experience live orchestral music at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. The Nashville Symphony’s 2025/26 season will immerse you in breathtaking performances, from timeless masterpieces to bold world premieres destined to be your next favorites. Every concert is a sensory journey— where music surrounds, inspires, and stays with you long after the final note.
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CLASSICAL SERIES
At the heart of the season, our Classical Series brings you dynamic performances of beloved classics, groundbreaking world premieres, and visionary contemporary works—all with your Nashville Symphony.
New World Symphony Opening Weekend with David Robertson
David Robertson, conductor Orli Shaham, piano
FRI | SEP 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
SAT | SEP 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
SUN | SEP 21, 2025 at 2 PM
Claude Debussy: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
David Robertson: Light forming: a piano concerto
Antonín Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 ("From the New World")
Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony Elgar’s Cello Concerto
Jonathan Taylor Rush, conductor Zlatomir Fung, cello
THU | OCT 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM FRI | OCT 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Carlos Simon: Four Black American Dances
Edward Elgar: Cello Concerto
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 5
reflections and hope
FRI | OCT 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
SAT | OCT 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Christian Reif, conductor J’Nai Bridges, mezzo-soprano
Charles Ives: The Unanswered Question
Brian Field: Everything Hurts*
Julia Perry: Stabat Mater
Kurt Weill: Symphony No. 2
*World premiere of New York Times bestselling author Amanda Gorman’s poetry set to symphonic music, creating a powerful fusion of words and orchestral expression.
David Robertson
Jonathan Rush
J’Nai Bridges
Verdi’s Requiem with the Nashville Symphony Chorus
José Luis Gomez, conductor
Nashville Symphony Chorus
Tucker Biddlecombe, director
Katie Van Kooten, soprano
Kelley O’Connor, mezzo-soprano
Rodrick Dixon, tenor
Morris Robinson, bass
THU | NOV 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
FRI | NOV 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
SAT | NOV 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Giuseppe Verdi: Requiem
Spano Conducts Bernstein
Featuring Leshnoff and the Nashville Symphony Chorus
Robert Spano, conductor
Nashville Symphony Chorus
Tucker Biddlecombe, director
Kelley O’Connor, mezzo-soprano
James Laing, counter tenor
Joshua Lovell, tenor
FRI | FEB 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM
SAT | FEB 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Leonard Bernstein: Symphony No. 1 (“Jeremiah”)
Jonathan Leshnoff: The Sacrifice of Isaac
Guerrero’s Return A Hero's Life
Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor
Pacho Flores, trumpet
THU | NOV 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM FRI | NOV 21, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Alberto Ginastera: Four Dances from Estancia
Arturo Márquez: Concierto de Otoño for trumpet & orchestra
Pacho Flores: Morocota
Richard Strauss: Ein Heldenleben (“A Hero's Life”)
Symphonie Fantastique with Nathan Aspinall
Nathan Aspinall, conductor
Benjamin Beilman, violin
SAT | FEB 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM
SUN | FEB 22, 2026 at 2 PM
György Ligeti: Concert Românesc
Benjamin Britten: Violin Concerto No. 1
Hector Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique
Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony
Featuring Gemma New and Conrad Tao
Gemma New, conductor Conrad Tao, piano
FRI | JAN 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
SAT | JAN 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Ludwig van Beethoven: Egmont Overture
John Adams: Century Rolls for piano and orchestra
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 41 (“Jupiter”)
An American in Paris with Our Town
Andrew Grams, conductor Clayton Stephenson, piano
THU | MAR 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM
FRI | MAR 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM
SAT | MAR 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Aaron Copland: Our Town
Caroline Shaw: The Observatory
Maurice Ravel: Piano Concerto in G major
George Gershwin: An American in Paris
The Lawrence S. Levine Memorial Concert
Giancarlo Guerrero Gemma New
Clayton Stephenson
Nathan Aspinall
Peter Otto, concertmaster
Holst’s The Planets
Tito Muñoz, conductor
Timothy McAllister, saxophone
FRI | MAR 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM
SAT | MAR 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM
SUN | MAR 29, 2026 at 2 PM
Joaquín Rodrigo: A la busca del más allá (In search of the beyond)
James Lee III: Saxophone Concerto Gustav Holst: The Planets
Guerrero Conducts PÉtrouchka
Featuring Brahms Second Piano Concerto
Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Alessio Bax, piano
THU | APR 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
FRI | APR 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Johannes Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2 Igor Stravinsky: Pétrouchka (1947)
The Miraculous Mandarin and Music of Bates
Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Fleur Barron, mezzo-soprano
FRI | MAY 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM
SAT | MAY 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM
SUN | MAY 3, 2026 at 2 PM
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Russian Easter Overture
Mason Bates: Passage for mezzosoprano, orchestra & laptop
Mason Bates: Suite from The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs
Béla Bartók: Suite from The Miraculous Mandarin
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Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony
Brett Mitchell, conductor Edgar Meyer, double bass Sam Bacco, percussion
FRI | MAY 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM SAT | MAY 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Samuel Barber: Medea’s Meditation and Dance of Vengeance
Edgar Meyer: Bass Concerto No.2 for double bass and percussion Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 ("Eroica")
Time For Three Abrams Conducts Bates
Teddy Abrams, conductor Time for Three, soloists
FRI | MAY 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM SAT | MAY 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM SUN | MAY 31, 2026 at 2 PM
Mason Bates: Silicon Hymnal* Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 1 (“Titan”)
*Co-commissioning orchestra
Edgar Meyer
Time for Three
POPS SERIES
The Pops Series blends the best of multiple genres—jazz, country, rock, and popular favorites—all performed with the unmatched artistry of the Nashville Symphony’s world-class musicians. These high-energy concerts showcase their incredible versatility and promise something for every music lover.
Jamey Johnson
FRI | OCT 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
SAT | OCT 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club
John Morris Russell, conductor
THU | NOV 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
FRI | NOV 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
John Coltrane: Legacy for Orchestra
Jonathan Taylor Rush, conductor
THU | JAN 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM
FRI | JAN 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM
John Denver: A Rocky Mountain High Concert Celebration
Jason Seber, conductor
THU | FEB 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM
FRI | FEB 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM
SUN | FEB 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony
Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductor
THU | MAR 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM
FRI | MAR 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM
SAT | MAR 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Ben Rector: Songs for America
Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductor
FRI | APR 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM
SAT | APR 25, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Michael Feinstein’s Tribute to Tony Bennett
THU | MAY 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM
FRI | MAY 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM SAT | MAY 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Jamey Johnson
Ben Rector
Michael Feinstein
John Denver: A Rocky Mountain High Concert Celebration
Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs In Symphony
John Coltrane: Legacy for Orchestra
MOVIE SERIES
See films you love like never before! The Movie Series combines high-definition screenings with the power of a live Nashville Symphony performance, bringing iconic scores to life in an extraordinary way. From timeless classics to modern blockbusters, it’s the ultimate cinematic experience and a memorable night out.
Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert
Nathan Aspinall, conductor
FRI | OCT 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
SAT | NOV 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
SUN | NOV 2, 2025 at 2 PM
Home Alone in Concert
Jason Seber, conductor
FRI | DEC 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
SAT | DEC 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
SUN | DEC 7, 2025 at 2 PM
Disney’s Frozen in Concert
Deanna Tham, conductor
FRI | JAN 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM
SAT | JAN 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM
SUN | JAN 25, 2026 at 2 PM
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert
Justin Freer, conductor
FRI | APR 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM
SAT | APR 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM
SUN | APR 19, 2026 at 2 PM
How To Train Your Dragon in Concert
Jacob Joyce, conductor
FRI | MAY 22, 2026 at 7:30 PM
SAT | MAY 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM
SUN | MAY 24, 2026 at 2 PM
FAMILY SERIES
Make musical memories with The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Family Series! The Nashville Symphony brings music to life through storytelling, beloved classics, and interactive fun in a welcoming, family-friendly setting. Arrive early for sensory-friendly activities, including the ever-popular instrument petting zoo. Whether it’s a first concert or a cherished family tradition, these performances make family outings easy and offer a wonderful way to share the joy of music and create lasting memories together.
The
Composer
is Dead
Nathan Aspinall, conductor
SUN | OCT 19, 2025 at 3 PM
The Gruffalo
Ming Luke, conductor
SUN | JAN 18, 2026 at 3 PM
Carnival of the Animals
Nathan Aspinall, conductor
SUN | MAR 8, 2026 at 3 PM
Mo Willems’ Because
Ernesto Estigarribia Mussi, conductor
SUN | APRIL 26, 2026 at 3 PM
Accessible and Inclusive Concerts – Our Family Series concerts are designed with neurodiversity and accessibility in mind, offering flexible accommodations, quiet spaces, welcoming staff, closed captioning, and more.
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SPECIAL EVENTS featuring the Nashville Symphony
Extraordinary concerts. Unforgettable moments. Specials and Presentations bring thrilling collaborations, legendary guest artists, and exciting performances. Elevate your season by adding these can’t-miss musical events!
The Secret Sisters & Maggie Rose
An AMERICANAFEST Special Event
Nathan Aspinall, conductor
TUE | SEP 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Rock N’ Roll Remastered with Frankie Moreno +
Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductor
THU | SEP 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Randy Travis: More Life Tour +
Kelly Corcoran, conductor
SAT | NOV 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Elf™ in Concert
Justin Freer, conductor
WED | DEC 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
THU | DEC 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Holiday Brass Spectacular + with members of the Nashville Symphony
Chris Norton, conductor
SUN | DEC 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Cody Fry Christmas
Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductor
TUE | DEC 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Handel’s Messiah + with the Nashville Symphony and Chorus
Nathan Aspinall, conductor
Nashville Symphony Chorus
Tucker Biddlecombe, director
Estelí Gomez, soprano
Amanda Crider, mezzo
James Ley, tenor
Enrico Lagasca, bass baritone
FRI | DEC 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
SAT | DEC 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
SUN | DEC 21, 2025 at 2 PM
Amadeus Live +
Nathan Aspinall, conductor
SAT | JAN 31, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis*
WED | FEB 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM
*Presented without the Nashville Symphony
The
Brightness of Light with Renée Fleming +
Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor
Renée Fleming, soprano
Rod Gilfry, baritone
WED | MAY 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM
+ Included in select series packages.
Cody Fry
Amadeus Live
Renée Fleming
Wynton Marsalis
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ROCK N’ ROLL REMASTERED WITH FRANKIE MORENO SEP 25
JAMEY JOHNSON OCT 17 OCT 18
U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY GLEE CLUB NOV 13 NOV 14
RANDY TRAVIS: MORE LIFE TOUR NOV 15
HOLIDAY BRASS SPECTACULAR DEC 14*
JOHN COLTRANE: LEGACY FOR ORCHESTRA JAN 15 JAN 16
JOHN DENVER: ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH FEB 12 FEB 13 FEB 15*
DOLLY PARTON’S THREADS: MY SONGS IN SYMPHONY MAR 19 MAR 20 MAR 21
BEN RECTOR: SONGS FOR AMERICA APR 24 APR 25
MICHAEL FEINSTEIN’S TRIBUTE TO TONY BENNETT MAY 7 MAY 8 MAY 9
