2025-2026 Masterworks Series

LEGENDARY ARTISTS TIMELESS MASTERPIECES MASTERWORKS SERIES 2025–2026

SOUTH FLORIDA’S PREMIER ORCHESTRA

MATINEES

EVENING

Sunday, November 9, 2025 Shelly Berg, piano

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Misha Dichter, piano

Sunday, April 19, 2026 Simon Trpčeski, piano

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Alisa Weilerstein, cello

Sunday, May 17, 2026 Emanuel Ax, piano

Monday, March 2, 2026 Vadim Repin, violin

All shows at 3:00 PM

All shows at 7:30 PM

All performances will be held at The Dreyfoos Hall located at The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

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PALM BEACH SYMPHONY 2025–2026 MASTERWORKS SERIES A SEASON OF ICONS, MASTERPIECES, AND PREMIERES

Dear Friends,

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s Music Director of Palm Beach Symphony, it is my great pleasure to invite you to join us for our 2025–2026 season—a remarkable journey through some of the most powerful and inspiring works in the classical repertoire.

This season reflects our shared passion for musical storytelling, from beloved masterpieces and thrilling solo debuts to newly commissioned works that mark bold new chapters in our history.

To celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary, we open our 52nd season with American brilliance—Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue featuring the incomparable Shelly Berg, and An American in Paris, a vibrant orchestral gem. I am especially honored to lead the world premiere of Lullaby by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Paul Moravec, commissioned exclusively for Palm Beach Symphony

by Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter. Throughout the season, we continue to spotlight American composers Gabriela Lena Frank, Daniel Asia, and Alan Hovhaness whose distinct voices enrich our programming with depth and character.

You will experience sweeping orchestral masterpieces that I look forward to sharing with you: Strauss’ epic Alpine Symphony, Respighi’s dazzling Pines of Rome, and Holst’s cosmic The Planets. We will also revel in the genius of Beethoven and Brahms, while exploring the unique soundscapes of de Falla, Stravinsky, Shostakovich, and Rimsky-Korsakov.

We are delighted to welcome back the legendary pianists Emanuel Ax and Misha Dichter - two remarkable artists I’ve greatly enjoyed working with over the years. Ax will bring the season to a radiant close with Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 22. We also are thrilled to welcome several remarkable soloists making their Palm Beach Symphony debuts, including cellist Alisa Weilerstein performing Shostakovich’s deeply expressive Cello Concerto No. 1, violinist Vadim Repin with Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2, and pianist Simon Trpčeski in a virtuosic performance of Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3.

Inside this brochure, you will find full season details, subscriber benefits, and ways to support our mission. I am deeply grateful for your continued belief in our work. Your support makes everything we do possible, and I look forward to sharing this extraordinary season of music with you.

With appreciation, Gerard Schwarz Music Director and Conductor Palm Beach Symphony

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SHELLY BERG Sunday, November 9, 3:00 PM Gerard Schwarz, conductor GEORGE GERSHWIN An American in Paris GEORGE GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue ▶ Intermission ALAN HOVHANESS Prelude and Quadruple Fugue, Op. 128 OTTORINO RESPIGHI Pines of Rome, P. 141 Grammy-nominated jazz pianist Shelly Berg opens the season with a dazzling performance of Rhapsody in Blue. Maestro Gerard Schwarz leads the Symphony in Gershwin’s beloved An American in Paris, Hovhaness’ Prelude and Quadruple Fugue and Respighi’s majestic Pines of Rome for a thrilling start to the season.

This evening’s Guest Artist is generously sponsored by Patricia Lambrecht/ The Patricia Lambrecht Family Foundation

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MISHA DICHTER Tuesday, December 16, 7:30 PM Gerard Schwarz, conductor NIKOLAI RIMSKY-KORSAKOV The Snow Maiden Suite SERGEI RACHMANINOFF Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43 ▶ Intermission GABRIELA LENA FRANK Elegía Andina “Andean Elegy” MANUEL de FALLA The Three Cornered Hat Beloved pianist Misha Dichter joins Maestro Gerard Schwarz for a romantic evening featuring Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. The night concludes with vibrant rhythms from RimskyKorsakov’s colorful Snow Maiden Suite, Gabriela Lena Frank’s Elegía Andina and de Falla’s spirited The Three-Cornered Hat.

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ALISA WEILERSTEIN Tuesday, January 13, 7:30 PM Gerard Schwarz, conductor DANIEL ASIA Gateways DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Op. 107 ▶ Intermission RICHARD STRAUSS An Alpine Symphony, Op. 64 Internationally acclaimed cellist Alisa Weilerstein brings her breathtaking artistry to Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1 in a thrilling evening under the baton of Gerard Schwarz. The Symphony’s journey continues with Daniel Asia’s Gateways and Richard Strauss’ sweeping Alpine Symphony.

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VADIM REPIN Monday, March 2, 7:30 PM Gerard Schwarz, conductor PAUL MORAVEC Miami Variations SERGEI PROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 63 PAUL MORAVEC Lullaby (World Premiere, commissioned for Palm Beach Symphony by Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter) ▶ Intermission JOHANNES BRAHMS Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90 Virtuoso violinist Vadim Repin returns to ignite the stage with Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2 under the baton of Maestro Gerard Schwarz. Be part of history with the world premiere of Paul Moravec’s Lullaby, commissioned especially for Palm Beach Symphony by Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, and experience his evocative Miami Variations. The evening comes to a soaring close with Brahms’ rich and lyrical Third Symphony.

This evening’s Guest Artist is generously sponsored by Ari Rifkin/The Len-Ari Foundation

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SIMON TRPČESKI Sunday, April 19, 3:00 PM Gerard Schwarz, conductor IGOR STRAVINSKY Scherzo Fantastique, Op. 3 SERGEI PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op. 26 ▶ Intermission DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 47 Pianist Simon Trpčeski joins Maestro Gerard Schwarz for an electrifying afternoon as soloist in Prokofiev’s dazzling Piano Concerto No. 3. The program also features Stravinsky’s vivid Scherzo Fantastique and Shostakovich’s emotionally charged Symphony No. 5, showcasing the orchestra in full force.

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EMANUEL AX Sunday, May 17, 3:00 PM Gerard Schwarz, conductor LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Egmont Overture, Op. 84 WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Piano Concerto No. 22 in E-Flat Major, K. 482 ▶ Intermission GUSTAV HOLST The Planets, Op. 32 Legendary pianist Emanuel Ax brings Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 22 to dazzling life in a grand season finale led by Gerard Schwarz.

Beethoven’s heroic Egmont Overture and Holst’s cosmic masterpiece The Planets complete this unforgettable concert.

This evening’s Guest Artist is generously sponsored by Suzanne Mott Dansby

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SUBSCRIPTIONS ALEXANDER W. DREYFOOS CONCERTS HALL STAGE

ORCHESTRA

GRAND TIER

LOGE

MEZZANINE

FRONT BALCONY

REAR BALCONY

SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGES PREMIER $456

PREFERRED $312

RESERVED $216

CLASSIC $120

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS PREMIER $104.50

PREFERRED $71.50

RESERVED $49.50

CLASSIC $27.50

SAVE AND BECOME A SUBSCRIBER! SCAN BELOW

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THE BEST WAY TO EXPERIENCE THE SEASON- BECOME A SUBSCRIBER • Best seats at the best price • Guaranteed seating • Priority access to individual tickets to evening and matinee series • Payment plans SUBSCRIBE TODAY! ONLINE: www.palmbeachsymphony.org PHONE: Box Office (561) 281-0145 | Monday–Friday | 9 AM –5 PM EMAIL: boxoffice@palmbeachsymphony.org

SAVE THE DATES FOR OUR 2025-2026 LUNCH AND LEARNS SINGLE SESSION: $125 each FULL SERIES (6 SESSIONS): $600 ALL SESSIONS TAKE PLACE FROM 12:00 PM TO 1:30 PM SYMPHONY SESSION 1 Thursday, November 6, Host: Claudio Jaffé, Principal Cello SYMPHONY SESSION 2 Thursday, December 11, Host: Claudio Jaffé, Principal Cello SYMPHONY SESSION 3 Thursday, January 8, Host: Yun Xuan Cao, Assistant Conductor SYMPHONY SESSION 4 Thursday, February 26, Host: Gerard Schwarz, Music Director SYMPHONY SESSION 5 Thursday, April 16, Host: Yun Xuan Cao, Assistant Conductor SYMPHONY SESSION 6 Thursday, May 14, Host: Gerard Schwarz, Music Director Lunch & Learn takes place every Thursday before each Masterworks concert in the Community Foundation Building, located at 700 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.

ABOUT LUNCH & LEARN Enjoy a three-course lunch alongside special guest speakers during an intimate and engaging conversation about the music, composers, and historical context behind our Masterworks concerts. These sessions offer a deeper understanding of the masterworks program and are perfect for both newcomers and seasoned music lovers alike.

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Step into a night of music and meaningful connections with your organization at Palm Beach Symphony’s Meet Me in the Mezzanine—an exclusive social experience at the Kravis Center during our 2025-2026 Masterworks Series. Mingle with fellow professionals, sip champagne, meet our musicians, and enjoy a world-class performance. To register your organization or explore sponsorship perks for the 2025-2026 season, contact Sage Lehman, at boxoffice@palmbeachsymphony.org or 561.281.0145.

MEET ME IN THE MEZZANINE

We offer special group rates for the exciting 2025-2026 Masterworks Series—starting with just 10 tickets! Form your group today and enjoy a thrilling evening with Palm Beach Symphony. For pricing and details, contact Sage Lehman at 561-281-0145 or groups@palmbeachsymphony.org.

GROUP TICKETS

Palm Beach Symphony is proud to offer student tickets for just $10 for the upcoming season. To reserve your student tickets or learn more, please contact Bryce Seliger, Education & Programming Associate, at bseliger@palmbeachsymphony.org.

STUDENT TICKETS

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